MPLAB Compatible ICD2 with USB

sku: DEV-08558

Description: 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 (withoutICSP cable and packing) this little device fits in your pocket and is very convenientto carry with you when you work in field. PIC-ICD2-POCKET is completely replacementof Microchip's original MPLAB-ICD2 and with it you can do everything you can dowith the original MPLAB-ICD2, the only difference is that MPLAB-ICD2 have alsoRS232 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 withthe debug functions of MPLAB. Set watch variables and breakpoints from symboliclabels in C or assembly source code, and single step through C source lines orinto assembly code. PIC-ICD2-POCKET can also be used as a development programmerfor supported MCUs. The secret behind In Circuit Debugging is two dedicated hardwarelines (microcontroller pins used only during debugging mode) that control In CircuitSerial Programming (ICSP) of the device and, afterwards, debuggingthrough proprietary, on-chip firmware. The ICD 2 debug features are built intothe microcontroller and activated by programming the debug code into the targetprocessor. There is some shared overhead expense that includes one stack level,some general purpose file registers and a small area of program memory.

Features:

• USB (Full Speed 2 M bits/s) interface to host PC
• Real time background debugging
• MPLAB IDE GUI (latest release available for free download from Microchip's web site)
• Built in over-voltage/short circuit monitor
• Firmware upgradeable from PC
• Light plastic enclosure
• Supports low voltage to 2.0 volts. (2.0 to 6.0 range)
• Diagnostic bi-color LED (Busy, Error)
• USB power status green LED
• Reading/Writing memory space and EEDATA areas of target microcontroller
• Programs configuration bits
• Erase of program memory space with verification
• Peripheral freeze-on-halt stops timers at breakpoints

Documents:

• PIC ICSP connector (topview)
• MPLAB-IDE - 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 - PIC-ICD2-POCKETis 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-POCKETalso have no RS232 connector for connection to PC host, this is obsolete andslow interface and for the sake of miniaturization we decided to cut it fromthis design.

Q: What USB cable do I need?
A: You can use the very common USB type A-B cable to connect to PC.

Q: What should I know when connect PIC-ICD2-POCKET to target board.

A: It's very important your target PIC MCLR to notbe connected directly to VCC! During the programming/debugging MCLRgoes as high as 13VDC and if your target MCLR is connected directly to targetVCC you will blow either PIC-ICD2-POCKET either your target board. Use always10K pullup resistor from MCLR to VCC.

Q: I'm on very low budget. What is the difference between PIC-ICD2-POCKET andPIC-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. TINYhave fixed 13VDC Vpp while PIC-ICD2-POCKET have variable voltage Vpp, some newPIC microcontrollers have max limit of 12.5V for Vpp and diode drop circuitshould be used if you work with TINY.