mikroc

mikroC is a family of C compilers and integrated development environments for microcontroller programming, developed by MikroElektronika. The main product line, mikroC PRO, provides language engines and tooling for several microcontroller families, notably Microchip PIC devices, as well as other architectures supported by MikroElektronika. The environment combines a code editor, project manager, compiler, and debugger with an integrated simulator, enabling both hardware and software testing.

The mikroC language is C-like, extended with microcontroller-specific features and a large suite of built-in libraries for common peripherals such as GPIO, timers, ADC/DAC, serial communications (UART/USART, I2C, SPI), USB, display drivers, and more. The libraries aim to simplify hardware access and accelerate development, often accompanied by extensive example projects.

Support and distribution: MikroElektronika distributes mikroC PRO for specific MCU families in licensed editions, each providing optimized code generation for that family, as well as documentation, tutorials, and example code. The environment supports in-circuit programming and debugging with compatible programmers and development boards.

Usage and reception: The product is widely used in education, prototyping, and professional projects due to its high-level abstractions, rapid turnaround, and broad peripheral support. Critics sometimes note dependence on vendor-provided libraries and licensing constraints, but mikroC remains a popular choice for many developers working with PIC and related microcontrollers.