The in-circuit emulator, which features wireless connectivity, power debugging, and real-time code profiling with tracing, is expected to provide a flexible development experience.

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today announced the availability of MPLAB® ICE 4, its next-generation full in-circuit emulator (ICE), debugging and programming development tool for Microchip’s PIC®, dsPIC®, SAM and AVR® microcontrollers (MCUs) and microprocessors (MPUs).

The MPLAB ICE 4 in-circuit emulator is the fastest and most feature-rich emulation and programming tool for MCUs and MPUs.

Debug and program with the powerful, easy-to-use graphical user interface of the MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

The MPLAB ICE 4 in-circuit emulator provides a flexible development experience, including advanced debugging features for writing power-efficient code, along with all the features needed to reduce debugging time.

“The MPLAB ICE 4 in-circuit emulator is a powerful all-in-one system that opens up new possibilities and applications with enhanced hardware and wireless connectivity options, enabling developers to expand their development capabilities,” said Rodger Richey, director of Microchip’s development systems business unit. “It’s scalable. Embedded design developers can implement diverse, power-efficient designs by simultaneously optimizing hardware and software using advanced power monitoring capabilities,” he said.

The MPLAB ICE 4 in-circuit emulator (DV244140) is available now for $1,799 and comes with an accessory kit. Additional accessory kits are available separately. Microchip's MPLAB ICE 4 Accessory Kit AC244140 is available for $350.