The Microchip MPLAB ICD 2 In-Circuit Debugger is a cost-effective real-time debugging and programming tool for PIC microcontrollers and dsPIC digital signal controllers. It connects to a host PC via USB (Full Speed 2 Mbits/s) or RS-232 serial, enabling direct on-target debugging and programming without removing the microcontroller from the development board. The tool supports real-time execution, peripheral freeze-on-halt at breakpoints, and read/write access to program memory, data memory, configuration bits, and EEDATA areas. Firmware upgrades are available from the PC.
Technical Specifications
• Host Interface: USB (Full Speed 2 Mbits/s) and RS-232 serial
• Target Voltage Range: 2.0 V to 6.0 V
• Power Output to Target: 5 V limited to <200 mA (optional; external target power supply recommended)
• Supported Devices: Most PIC and dsPIC Flash microcontrollers. Exceptions: PIC16F72, PIC16F73, PIC16F74, PIC16F76, PIC16F77, PIC16F83, PIC16F84A not supported. New device support subject to firmware updates; no support for MCUs released after September 2010.
• Target Interface: ICD connector using two I/O pins (typically PGC and PGD) for In-Circuit Debugging and In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™)
• Enclosure: Fully enclosed (plastic variants available)
• Diagnostic Indicators: Power, Busy, Error LEDs
• Physical Size (compact variant): 55 × 55 mm, 30 g
– Key Features
• Real-time execution and breakpoint control
• Peripheral freeze capability on halt
• Program and data memory access
• Configuration bit and EEDATA programming
• Upgradeable firmware
– Typical Applications
Embedded system development, PIC and dsPIC firmware debugging, in-circuit programming during development cycles, and on-target memory examination.
– Compatibility & Integration
• Operating Systems: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP; MPLAB X supported on Windows and Linux for device families 18x, 24x, 30x, 33x only
• MPLAB IDE: Fully compatible with Microchip MPLAB IDE (free version included)
• Not recommended for new designs
