Microchip Technology MPLAB ICD 4 Quick Start Manual

MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger
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QUICK START GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
1
Install the Latest Software
Download the MPLAB X IDE software from
automatically loads the USB drivers. Launch MPLAB X IDE.
2
Connect to Target Device
1. Connect the MPLAB ICD 4 to the computer
using the USB cable.
2. Connect external power either to the target
board or debugger.
Typical Configuration
(With On-Board Debug Circuitry)
External Microchip
OR
Power Supply (AC002018)*
Device with on-board
USB
Debugger
Alternative Configuration (Without Loss of Pins)
External Microchip
Processor Extension Pak
Power Supply (AC002018)*
USB
Debugger
External Target Board
Power Supply**
*Microchip Power Supply (AC002014) not included. Available at
www.microchipDIRECT.com.
**External target board power supply provided by user.
www.microchip.com/icd4
www.microchip.com/mplabx
External Target Board
Power Supply**
ICE circuitry
Target Device
Target Board
Standard
Adapter
Header
Device-ICE
OR
ICD Header
Device-ICE
Transition Socket
Target Board
C: 80 M: 45 Y: 0 K: 55
and install onto your computer. The installer
3
Create, Build and Run Project
1. Refer to the MPLAB X IDE User's Guide or online help
for instructions to install language tools, create or
open a project, and configure project properties.
2. Check that the configuration bits in your code match
the Recommended Settings below.
3. To execute your code in Debug mode, perform a
debug run (Debug>Debug Project). To execute
your code in Non-Debug (release) mode, perform
a run (Run>Run Project). To hold a device in Reset
after programming, use the Hold in Reset icon
in the toolbar.
Recommended Settings
Component Setting
• OSC bits set properly
Oscillator
• Running
Power Supplied by target
WDT Disabled (device dependent)
Code-Protect Disabled
Table Read Protect Disabled
LVP Disabled
BOD V > BOD V
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JTAG Disabled
AV and AV Must be connected
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PGCx/PGDx Proper channel selected, if applicable
Programming V voltage levels meet programming spec
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Note: See MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger online help for more information.
Reserved Resources
For information on reserved resources used by the debug-
ger, see the MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger online help.
PMS: 7694C
min.
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