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In-Circuit DeBugger
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Install the MPLAB IDE software onto your PC using the MPLAB IDE CD-ROM or
download the software from the MPLAB IDE page of the Microchip web site
(www.microchip.com/MPLAB). Check the latest Release Notes for additional
information.
USB
PC
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Signal
MCLR/VPP
VDD Target
VSS Ground
PGD (ICSPDAT)
PGC (ICSPCLK)
PGM (LVP)
Pin 1 Indicator
(Not to scale.)
Correct
Target VDD (tVDD)
VDD
XTAL*
VPP/MCLR
Target
Application
Device
1.
2.
3.
4.
Signal
MCLR/VPP
VDD Target
VSS Ground
PGD (ICSPDAT)
PGC (ICSPCLK)
PGM (LVP)
PICkit 3
Internal Circuitry (simplified)
4.7 10 k
Typical
PGC
PGD
tVDD
2
1
5
4
3
VPP
tVDD
4.7 k
tVDD
Target VDD
(tVDD) is used
to power the
Input/Output
drivers in
PICkit 3
programmer/
debugger
AVDD**
AVSS**
tVDD
VSS
4.7 k
tVDD
*Target device must be running with an oscillator for the debugger to function as a debugger.
**If the device has AVDD and AVSS lines, they must be connected for the debugger to operate.
Power
mini-USB from PC
Target Board
Incorrect
Standard
Adapter
Header
mini-USB from PC
Target
Application
Device
V DD
Device-ICE
PGC
PGD
2
1
5
4
3
AVDD**
AVSS**
Transition Socket
VSS
Power
Target Board
Recommended Settings
COMPONENT
Oscillator
SETTING
OSC bits set properly
Running
Power
Supplied by target
WDT
Disabled (device dependent)
Code Protect
Disabled
Table Read Protect Disabled
LVP
Disabled
BOD
VDD > BOD VDD min
JTAG
Disabled
AVDD and AVSS
Must be connected
PGCx/PGDx
Proper channel selected, if
applicable
Programming
VDD voltage levels meet
programming specs
Note: See the PICkit 3 Users Guide for more component
and setting information.
The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, MPLAB and PIC
are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in
the U.S.A. and other countries. PICkit is a trademark of Microchip
Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries.
2010 Microchip Technology Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. 4/10
Note: For information on reserved resouces used by the debugger, see the
PICkit 3 online help.
www.microchip.com
DS51792B