MPLAB® XC is Microchip's new simple and comprehensive line of compilers that support all their devices. At the time of writing this (middle 2012) they were not available yet. They will replace their existing compilers in the future.

• Supports all 8-, 16- and 32- bit PIC MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs
• Integrates with devtools_mplabx and all Microchip development tools
• Runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X
• Different optimization levels to suit your needs with FREE downloads available Once available, they can be downloaded for free from Microchip's web site at www.microchip.com/mplabxc.