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PIC-ICD2-POCKETWORLD
SMALLEST PIC MICROCONTROLLER IN-CIRCUIT DEBUGGER AND PROGRAMMER
INFO:
PIC-ICD2-POCKET
is the world's smallest PIC ICD2 debugger and programmer, with only
55 x 55 mm (2.16 x 2.16") dimensions and only 30gr weight (without ICSP
cable and packing) this little device fits in your pocket and is very convenient
to carry with you when you work in field. PIC-ICD2-POCKET is completely
replacement of Microchip's original MPBA-ICD2 and with it you can do everything
you can do with the original MPLAB-ICD2, the only difference is that MPLAB-ICD2
have also RS232 while PIC-ICD2-POCKET operates only from USB. PIC-ICD2-POCKET
is a low cost, real-time debugger and programmer for selected PIC®
MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs. Programs can be downloaded, executed in real
time and examined in detail with the debug functions of MPLAB. Set watch
variables and breakpoints from symbolic labels in C or assembly source
code, and single step through C source lines or into assembly code. PIC-ICD2-POCKET
can also be used as a development programmer for supported MCUs. The secret
behind In Circuit Debugging is two dedicated hardware lines (microcontroller
pins used only during debugging mode) that control In Circuit Serial Programming™
(ICSP™) of the device and, afterwards, debugging through proprietary, on-chip
firmware. The ICD 2 debug features are built into the microcontroller and
activated by programming the debug code into the target processor. There
is some shared overhead expense that includes one stack level, some general
purpose file registers and a small area of program memory.
FEATURES:
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USB (Full
Speed 2 M bits/s) interface to host PC
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Real time
background debugging
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MPLAB
IDE GUI (latest release available for free download from Microchip's web
site)
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Built
in over-voltage/short circuit monitor
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Firmware
upgradeable from PC
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Light
plastic enclosure
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Supports
low voltage to 2.0 volts. (2.0 to 6.0 range)
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Diagnostic
bi-color LED (Busy, Error)
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USB power
status green LED
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Reading/Writing
memory space and EEDATA areas of target microcontroller
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Programs
configuration bits
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Erase
of program memory space with verification
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Peripheral
freeze-on-halt stops timers at breakpoints
HARDWARE:
PIC
ICSP connector (top view)
SOFTWARE:
MPLAB-IDE
- you can download the latest version from Microchip's web site
FAQ:
Q:
What's the difference between PIC-ICD2-POCKET and MPLAB-ICD2 (PIC-ICD2)?
A:
There is no functional difference between them and PIC-ICD2-POCKET is 100%
compatible to MPLAB-ICD2. The only difference is the ICSP connector - Microchip
uses RJ45 phone jack connector, we use 0.1" step. PIC-ICD2-POCKET also
have no RS232 connector for connection to PC host, this is obsolete and
slow interface and for the sake of miniaturization we decided to cut it
from this design.
Q:
What USB cable I need?
A:
You must have USB type A-B cable to connect to PC, all PC USB hosts have
USB-A connector while PIC-ICD2-POCKET have USB-B connector so the cable
should be USB A-to-B type.
Q:
What should I know when connect PIC-ICD2-POCKET to target board.
A:
It's
very important your target PIC MCLR to not be connected directly to VCC!During
the programming/debugging MCLR goes as high as 13VDC and if your target
MCLR is connected directly to target VCC you will blow either PIC-ICD2-POCKET
either your target board. Use always 10K pullup resistor from MCLR to VCC.
Q:
I'm on very low budged. What is the difference between PIC-ICD2-POCKET
and PIC-ICD2-TINY?
A:
There are two major differences between PIC-ICD2-POCKET and PIC-ICD2-TINY:
1. TINY have only RS232 port and works slower than PIC-ICD2-POCKET; 2.
TINY have fixed 13VDC Vpp while PIC-ICD2-POCKET have variable voltage Vpp,
some new PIC microcontrollers have max.limit of 12.5V for Vpp and diode
drop circuit should be used if you work with TINY.
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