10.4 PC Connection Specifications

MPLAB® ICD 5 In-Circuit Debugger can be connected to the PC (and MPLAB X IDE/MPLAB IPE) using one of the following connection types. Connection speeds are also shown in the table.

Connection TypeConnection DetailsProgramming and DebuggingTrace
USB Type-C® (default)HS USB 2.0USB 2.0

up to 480 Mbps

EthernetDirect or via networkup to 100 MbpsNo

Connectors available on the MPLAB ICD 5 unit for communication are described in the following sections.