The requirements and features are:
MPLAB® XC Compilers produce highly optimized code. Subscription licenses unlock PRO-level optimizations, which produce the best execution speed and code size for all AVR® and PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) along with the best in compiler features.
The MPLAB XC8 PRO Subscription License is charged on a monthly basis, providing 8-bit designers the ability to make use of the most features and best code optimization only when needed in the design cycle. Subscribers will also have the ability to use any version MPLAB XC8 Microchip compiler at any time, without the need for an active Microchip MPLAB XC High Priority Access (HPA) maintenance subscription. Unlike most software subscription solutions, the license is not cloud-based, providing designers the additional flexibility of using the license offline.
The subscription license is available as a download only, installed on a workstation and the license will be renewed every month by through internet connection.
This is a monthly subscription license and cannot be purchased in advance by buying multiples at one time (i.e. buying 12 licenses does not equal one year). Buying multiples at one time will result in multiple licenses being active every month.
For complete information, including downloads and full documentation for MPLAB XC C compilers, go to: microchip.com/mplabxc
None. Download only.
MPLAB X IDE version 3.15 and later, plus an internet connection for automated renewal.
Node Locked License does not support Virtual Machines.
Only Network Server and Site licenses support virtual machines with a VM-addon license.