Chapter 1. About The Debugger; Introduction; Mplab Icd 4 In-Circuit Debugger Description - Microchip Technology MPLAB ICD 4 User Manual

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1.1

INTRODUCTION

An overview of the MPLAB

chapter.

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MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger Description

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MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger Advantages

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MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger Components

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MPLAB ICD 4 Block Diagram

1.2

MPLAB ICD 4 IN-CIRCUIT DEBUGGER DESCRIPTION

The MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger (DV164045) is Microchip's fastest and most

cost-effective debugging and programming tool for Microchip PIC

(MCUs) and dsPIC

powerful and easy-to-use graphical user interface of MPLAB X Integrated

Development Environment (IDE). The MPLAB ICD 4 is connected to your PC through

a high-speed USB 3.0-compatible interface and is connected to the target with an

RJ-11 connector. The MPLAB ICD 4 also works with JTAG interfaces.

The debugger system executes code like an actual device because it uses a device

with built-in emulation circuitry instead of a special debugger chip. All available features

of a given device are accessible interactively and can be set and modified by the

MPLAB X IDE interface.

The MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger is compatible with any of these platforms:

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

• Mac OSX™

The MPLAB ICD 4 debugger was developed for debugging embedded processors with

rich debug facilities which differ from conventional system processors in the following

aspects:

• Processors run at maximum speeds

• Capability to incorporate I/O port data input

• Advanced host communication interfaces (Windows, macOS and Linux)

• Advanced communication mediums and protocols

• Faster programming times

• Modular design (testability and maintainability)

In addition to debugger functions, the MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger system also

may be used as a device production programmer.

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