2.2 MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger Advantages

The MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger system provides the following advantages:

Features/Capabilities:

  • Connects to computer via high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbits/s) cable.
  • Comes with a standard Microchip debugging connector (RJ-11) and has the option to use JTAG.
  • 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 an MPLAB X IDE firmware download.
  • Adds new device support and features by installing the latest version of MPLAB X IDE (available as a free download at www.microchip.com/mplabx/).
  • Controls brightness of LEDs.
  • Includes a test module that can test all communications.
  • 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 2 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 an optional 9V DC power supply.
  • Protection circuitries 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.
  • Programming/debugging 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.