Preface - Microchip Technology MPLAB REAL ICE User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator. Items discussed include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Warranty Registration
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip Web Site
• Development Systems Customer Change Notification Service
• Customer Support
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator as a
development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a target board, as well as how to
program devices. The document is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1: Overview – What the MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator is, and
how it can help you develop your application.
• Chapter 2: Operation – The theory of MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator
operation.
• Chapter 3: Installation – How to install the emulator software and hardware.
• Chapter 4: General Setup – How to get started using the emulator.
• Chapter 5: Using the Emulator as a Debugger – A description of emulator
functions available in MPLAB IDE when the MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator
is chosen as the debug tool.
• Chapter 6: Using the Emulator as a Programmer – A description of emulator
functions available in MPLAB IDE when the MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator
is chosen as the programming tool.
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