2.2 Components

The components of the MPLAB ICD 5 In-Circuit Debugger kit box are:

  • The rectangular MPLAB ICD 5 unit housed in a durable black and metallic case, which is accented with an LED indicator bar (see figure). On the sides of the unit are the USB connector, Ethernet connector, power connector, as well as the communication and debug connectors
  • A USB Type-C® to Type-C cable for default computer-to-debugger communication
  • 14 pin cable: JTAG female flat ribbon IDC connector, 15 cm
  • 20 pin cable: JTAG female flat ribbon IDC connector, 12 cm
  • 8 conductor ICSP black modular cable, 6 inches
  • 6 conductor ICSP gray modular cable, 6 inches
  • 10 pin cable: cortex female flat ribbon connector, 12 cm
  • Figure 2-1. ICD 5 Box Contents
    Figure 2-2. Unit Enclosure

Additional hardware and accessories may be ordered separately from the Microchip Purchasing and Client Services website (www.microchipdirect.com).

A CAT5e/CAT6 Ethernet cable may be purchased elsewhere. Cables that do not have an anti-snag boot fit best.

Additional Power over Ethernet (PoE) power supplies that have been tried and tested with the unit include:
USB isolators that have been tried and tested with the unit include: