2.1 Advantages

The MPLAB ICE 4 In-Circuit Emulator system provides the following advantages:

Features/Capabilities:

  • Connects to a computer via high-speed USB 3.0/2.0, Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
  • Connects to new targets using an edge rate high speed coax cable assembly. Connects to legacy targets using included adapter boards.
  • Programs devices using MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE.
  • Supports multiple breakpoints, stopwatch, and source code file debugging.
  • Debugs your application on your own hardware in real time.
  • Sets breakpoints based on internal events.
  • Monitors internal file registers.
  • Debugs at full speed.
  • Configures pin drivers.
  • Field-upgradeable through firmware download.
  • Adds new device support and features by installing the latest version of device and tool packs (available as a free download at www.microchip.com/mplabx/).
  • Controls brightness of LEDs.
  • Operates within a temperature range of 0-70 degrees Celsius.

Performance/Speed:

  • More and faster memory.
  • A Real-Time Operating System (RTOS).
  • No firmware download delays incurred when switching devices.
  • A 32-bit MCU running at 300 MHz.
  • A buffer memory of 4 MB.

Safety:

  • Receive feedback from debugger when external power supply is needed for target.
  • Supports target supply voltages from 1.2V to 5.5V.
  • Safely power up to 1A with the 9V DC power supply.
  • Protection circuits are added to the probe drivers to guard from power surges from the target.
  • VDD and VPP voltage monitors protect against overvoltage conditions/all lines have over-current protection.
  • Power pins are physically isolated until voltage is determined to be safe for connection, programmable resistor value, and direction (pull-up, pull-down, or nonexistent).
  • Controlled programming speed provides flexibility to overcome target board design issues.
  • CE and RoHS compliant (conforms to industry standards.) RED tested.