PCB programming may require knowledge of multiple programming languages, as most integrated circuits (ICs) and microcontrollers are designed to work with specific languages or command sets.
Some of the most common programming languages for PCB programming include:
- C++
- C
- Python
- JavaScript
- MATLAB
Some PCBs include programmable logic devices (PLDs) that work with hardware description languages (HDLs). HDLs include ABEL, CUPL, PALASM, and VHDL.
ICs are designed to work with specific programming languages. However, users may flash certain types of IC to work with different languages.
The language chosen also depends on the intended use of the IC. Simple routines are often completed with command languages, such as AT commands. More complex programs may require C++ or MATLAB.