Key facts
- Brand
- MICROCHIP
- Model
- PICDEM 4
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-04
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Microchip PICDEM 4 User Manual
The PICDEM 4 demonstration board showcases the capabilities of 8‑, 14‑ and 18‑pin PIC16XXXX and PIC18XXXX microcontrollers. It can be used as a stand‑alone board, with an In‑Circuit Emulator, or with an In‑Circuit Debugger, and includes sample programs and a CD‑ROM with application notes.
The manual covers hardware specifications, step‑by‑step getting‑started procedures, a tutorial program, and detailed appendices describing the board’s connectors, LEDs, switches, power supply, and optional components. Reference documents and contact information for Microchip sales offices are also provided.
MICROCHIP PICDEM 4 specifications
| Interface | RS‑232 |
|---|---|
| Display | 2×16 liquid crystal display |
| LEDs | Eight (8) LEDs |
| Footprints | EEPROM, H‑Bridge motor driver, LIN transceiver |
| Oscillator support | Crystal, RC or canned oscillator modes |
| Power options | 9‑V adapter or battery, or 5‑V 100 mA regulated DC supply |
| Prototyping area | Generous prototyping area and header for expansion |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
Which PIC microcontroller families are supported by the PICDEM 4 board?
The board supports Microchip’s low pin‑count PICmicro™ FLASH microcontrollers, including the PIC16F and PIC18F families.
What items are included in the PICDEM 4 package?
The package contains the PICDEM 4 PCB, a serial cable, two PICmicro FLASH microcontroller samples, and a CD‑ROM with sample programs and documentation.
What devices can be used with the PICDEM 4 board?
The board supports 8‑, 14‑ and 18‑pin PIC16XXXX and PIC18XXXX microcontrollers, but only one device can be installed at a time.
What power sources are accepted by the PICDEM 4 board?
It has an on‑board +5 V regulator that can be powered from a 9 V AC/DC wall adapter, a 9 V battery, or a regulated 5 V 100 mA DC supply.