What device are you working with? Often an upgrade to a newer pack (DFP/TP)
version for MPLAB X IDE is required to support newer devices.
Are you using a Microchip demo board or one of your own design? Have you
followed the guidelines for resistors/capacitors for communications connections? See
Target Connections.
Have you powered the target? The emulator can only power the target when it
is powered by an external 9V power supply. For details see Power Specifications.
Are you using a USB hub in your set up? Is it powered? If you continue to
have problems, try using the emulator without the hub (plugged directly into the
PC.)
Are you using a communication
cable shipped with emulator? If you are using a longer cable, it may have
communications errors. If a longer cable is required, consider another type of
communication. See PC Connections.
Are you using the USB cable shipped with the debugger? Other USB cables may
be of poor quality, too long or do not support USB Communication.
The online versions of the documents are provided as a courtesy. Verify all content and data in the device’s PDF documentation found on the device product page.