Microchip announces the MPLAB ICD 4, an in-circuit programming and debugging development tool for Microchip’s PIC microcontroller and dsPIC digital signal controller portfolios.
The MPLAB ICD 4 includes all the features of the popular MPLAB ICD 3 debugger while adding increased speed through a faster processor and increased RAM.
The MPLAB ICD 4’s significant improvement in speed is accomplished through a 32-bit MCU running at 300MHz.
Faster processing, together with an increased buffer memory of 2 MB, results in a product that is up to twice as fast as its predecessor.
The puck-shaped MPLAB ICD 4 is housed in a durable, black case with a brushed aluminum top and is accented with an LED light strip to indicate debugging status. The tool offers the following features:
* A wider target voltage range, from 1.20 to 5.5V
* An optional 1 Amp of power (using an external power supply)
* Selectable pull-up/pull-down option to the target interface
* Configurable interface speed for optimised programming and debugging
* Intelligent, robust interface with fault detection and immunity
* JTAG debugging capability
Microchip’s MPLAB ICD 4 is easy to use and supports all PIC microcontrollers and dsPIC digital signal controllers in Microchip’s portfolio through the MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
This simplifies the design process for customers when they choose to migrate from one PIC MCU to another to meet the needs of their application.