3.2 MPLAB PICKit On-Board 4 (PKOB4)

The MPLAB PICKit On-Board 4 (PKOB4) is a new generation of in-circuit debugger. The MPLAB PKOB4 programs faster than its predecessor and is designed to use a high-speed USB 2.0 interface, providing a feature-rich debugging experience via one USB cable. The MPLAB PKOB4 is intended to support the programming and debugging interface. For more details on the MPLAB PKOB4, refer to the MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger User's Guide (DS50002787).

Features

  • Connects to a computer through a Micro-B USB cable
  • Programs devices using MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB X IPE
  • Supports multiple hardware and software breakpoints, stopwatch and source code file debugging
  • Debugs the application in real time
  • Sets breakpoints based on internal events
  • Monitors internal file registers
  • Debugs at full speed
  • Configures pin drivers
  • Field-upgradeable through an MPLAB X IDE firmware download
  • Adds new device support and features by installing the latest version of MPLAB X IDE
    Note: The MPLAB X IDE is available for free at www.microchip.com/mplab-x-ide.
  • Indicates debugger status using on-board LEDs