This manual introduces the MPLAB™-ICD, which is an in-circuit programmer for Microchip PIC® devices that can be used to download and program Microchip's 8-bit and 16-bit PIC® microcontrollers and digital signal processors.
This guide describes how to use the MPLAB‑ICD hardware and software to debug firmware on target boards. It includes an overview of the tool, installation steps, basic functions, menu options, and a demo board example.
The document is organized into chapters covering a preview of the MPLAB‑ICD, installation procedures, getting started, basic functions, menu options, troubleshooting, hardware details, a glossary, and an index. Appendices provide additional hardware information and reference material.
| System Requirements | see section 16 |
|---|---|
| Program Memory | see sections 10, 29, 54 |
| Watchdog Timer | see section 24 |
Troubleshooting information is provided in Chapter 7 of the guide.