1.2 Pin Utilization

Five pins are needed for ICSP programming. The pins are listed in Table 1-1. For pin locations and packaging information, refer to Table 6-1.

Table 1-1. Pin Descriptions During Programming
Pin Name During Programming
Function Pin Type Pin Description
ISCPCLK ICSPCLK I Clock Input – Schmitt Trigger Input
ISCPDAT ICSPDAT I/O Data Input/Output – Schmitt Trigger Input
MCLR/VPP Program/Verify mode I(1) Program Mode Select
VDD VDD P Power Supply
VSS VSS P Ground

Legend: I = Input, O = Output, P = Power

Note:
  1. The programming high voltage is internally generated. To activate the Program/Verify mode, a high voltage needs to be applied to the MCLR input. Since the MCLR is used for a level source, MCLR does not draw any significant current.