This manual describes the use of the Microchip PICDEM 2 Plus.
The PICDEM 2 Plus is a Microchip demonstration board that showcases the capabilities of 18‑, 28‑ and 40‑pin PIC16 and PIC18 microcontrollers. It can operate as a stand‑alone system, or be used with an In‑Circuit Emulator (ICE) or In‑Circuit Debugger (ICD) for development and debugging.
The guide provides a hardware description, step‑by‑step getting‑started instructions, a tutorial program walkthrough, and reference information such as part lists, schematics, and contacts for additional documentation and support.
| Socket types | 18, 28 and 40‑pin DIP sockets |
|---|---|
| Power regulator | +5 V regulator for 9 V input, 100 mA |
| Serial interface | RS‑232 socket |
| Crystal oscillator | 4 MHz canned crystal oscillator |
| Timer1 clock crystal | 32.768 kHz crystal |
| Display | LCD display |
| Power‑on indicator | Green LED |
The board supports 18‑, 28‑ and 40‑pin PIC16 and PIC18 DIP devices, one device at a time.
Reference documents can be obtained by contacting the nearest Microchip sales office or downloaded from the Microchip website.
The board can be powered from a 9 V battery, a 9 V AC/DC wall adapter (100 mA) or a regulated 5 V supply via the on‑board regulator.