Microchip’s MPLAB ICD 3 development tool supports in-circuit programming and debugging of its flash-based 8-bit PIC microcontrollers and its line of 16- and 32-bit MCUs and 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controllers. 

The MPLAB ICD 3 offers full compatibility with the MPLAB IDE. It features up to 1,000 software breakpoints, 2-5.5V operation, a ruggedised target interface for increased protection from over-voltage and over-current, internal memory for program storage, and 100mA of target current support.

Maintaining backward compatibility with Microchip’s RJ-11 interface, the MPLAB ICD 3 can connect to target boards for device programming. 

It also includes a diagnostic test interface module for system troubleshooting and failure isolation, RJ-11 and USB 2.0 cables, a CD containing the MPLAB IDE with full documentation and a reference poster.

More information: www.microchipDIRECT.com