2.3 MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger Components

The components of the MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger system are:

  • A puck-shaped MPLAB ICD 4 unit housed in a durable black case, which is accented with an LED indicator bar, a Mini-B USB connector, an RJ-45 connector, and a power connector (9V DC +/- 5% center positive 2.5mm pin inner diameter/5.5mm outer diameter.)
  • A Mini-B USB cable to provide communication between the debugger and a computer, and to provide power from the computer to the debugger.
  • A 6-inch modular cable (6-pin RJ-11 type) to connect the MPLAB ICD 4 unit to a target board.
  • An ICD Test Interface Module (AC164113) to self-test the debugger.
    Figure 2-1. Basic Debugger System

Additional hardware and accessories may be ordered separately from Microchip Direct (www.microchipdirect.com).