DS00161 Microchip Technology, DS00161 Datasheet - Page 70

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ICEPIC™ User’s Guide
DS51103B-page 64
Make Project
A command that rebuilds an application, re-compiling only those source files
that have changed since the last complete compilation.
MCU
Microcontroller Unit. An abbreviation for microcontroller. Also µC.
Memory Models
Versions of libraries and/or precompiled object files based on a device’s
memory (RAM/ROM) size and structure.
Microcontroller
A highly integrated chip that contains all the components comprising a
controller. Typically this includes a CPU, RAM, some form of ROM, I/O ports
and timers. Unlike a general-purpose computer, which also includes all of
these components, a microcontroller is designed for a very specific task – to
control a particular system. As a result, the parts can be simplified and
reduced, which cuts down on production costs.
Microcontroller Mode (PIC17CXXX and PIC18CXXX Devices Only)
One of the possible program memory configurations of the PIC17CXXX and
PIC18CXXX families of microcontrollers. In microcontroller mode, only
internal execution is allowed. Thus, only the on-chip program memory is
available in microcontroller mode.
Microprocessor Mode (PIC17CXXX and PIC18CXXX Devices Only)
One of the possible program memory configurations of the PIC17CXXX and
PIC18CXXX families of microcontrollers. In microprocessor mode, the on-chip
program memory is not used. The entire program memory is mapped
externally.
Mnemonics
Instructions that are translated directly into machine code. Mnemonics are
used to perform arithmetic and logical operations on data residing in program
or data memory of a microcontroller. They can also move data in and out of
registers and memory as well as change the flow of program execution. Also
referred to as Opcodes.
MPASM
Microchip Technology’s relocatable macro assembler. MPASM is a DOS or
Windows-based PC application that provides a platform for developing
assembly language code for Microchip’s PICmicro microcontroller families.
Generically, MPASM will refer to the entire development platform including the
macro assembler and utility functions.
MPASM will translate source code into either object or executable code. The
object code created by MPASM may be turned into executable code through
the use of the MPLINK linker.
MPLAB-CXX
Refers to MPLAB-C17 and MPLAB-C18 C compilers.
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