Support for new chips with older compiler

[Amolf]

Hello,

The CCS PIC compiler I have (v4.099) does not support the exact version of the chip I bought (a PIC18F44k22).

What is the best way to proceed?

- just select a 18F44k20 or 18F4420, 18F4423 (dont know what the K stands for)....

- get updates for the devices and header files (is this possible w/o maintenance, expired support)

- use the Device Manager to make a 18F44k22 device? how...

- just buy a chip that IS supported by the compiler.


Appreciate your help.

Best regard,
Marco

[Ttelmah]

You won't get updates without maintenance. This is what it is 'for'.....

On device manager, this is not hard, _if_ there is another device very similar already supported by your compiler. So if (for instance), there was a chip which is basically the same, but with less memory, you can load this, change just the parts that are different, and save with the new name. You can do the same with the header file.
Also if there is another chip, the 'same', but without one peripheral, you can copy the parts for this peripheral from another header, turn on the peripheral in device manager, and Robert's your parent's brother....
It'll be quite hard to do, and get right.

So, if you have a lot of time, you can try using device manager to generate the device.
Alternatives, buy maintenance, or use a chip that your compiler already supports
The 'K' chips are a completely different family with a lot more peripherals and features than the older versions with similar numbers.

Best Wishes