3.1 Power and Self Test

MPLAB ICD 5 can be powered by USB-C power or Power over Ethernet (PoE). It does not use an external power supply. The MPLAB ICD 5 can provide power to the target with PoE. PoE also powers the tool if USB is unplugged. For customers who power their MPLAB ICD 5 directly from USB-C, it will depend on the power capabilities of the host PC which MPLAB X IDE will detect once the USB is connected. For details, see 10.2 Power Specifications.

Power-up Self Test

The MPLAB ICD 5 unit performs a built-in self-test (or BIST) during power-up. Errors that occur during this test are reported in the MPLAB X IDE or IPE Output window. Depending on the error, LED colors may indicate the error as well.

Power the Target

It is possible to power the target using the debugger. For details, see 10.2 Power Specifications.

Select this option in the Project Properties window (see figure below). Also select the desired target voltage.