Simulator — Microchip Pic Software

For analog components, Microchip offers this separate SPICE-based tool to simulate analog circuits before hardware prototyping. Simulator vs. Physical Hardware

A PIC software simulator acts as a virtual microcontroller on your computer. It mimics the behavior of the PIC’s internal architecture—including CPU registers, memory (RAM/Flash), timers, and input/output ports—without needing the physical chip. Key Features of MPLAB X Simulator Microchip Pic Software Simulator

Identify which parts of the code were executed and detect dead code. Getting Started with Simulation in MPLAB X For analog components

Simulate external hardware inputs (like button presses) using files or manual input. create a new project

Open MPLAB X, create a new project, and select your specific PIC device (e.g., PIC16F887 or PIC18F4550).