Pc Connections - Microchip Technology MPLAB ICD 5 User Manual

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10.2. Power Specifications
8. Error Messages
10.3. Indicator Lights (LEDs)
3.2

PC Connections

MPLAB ® ICD 5 In-Circuit Debugger can connect with the PC (and MPLAB X IDE/MPLAB IPE) using the
connections in the table below.
Connection Type
USB Type-C ® (default)
Ethernet
* For speed specifications, see
Figure 3-2. MPLAB ICD 5 Power and PC Connections
Begin with the USB (default) connection. Then switch to Wi-Fi or Ethernet using the "Manage
Network Tools" dialog found under Tools>Manage Network Tools. For details, see the following topics.
Selecting Ethernet communication instead of USB has several uses:
• Access a target remotely. The debugger and target can be in one location and a PC in another.
• Isolate the target. Targets that need to be in a controlled environment can be separate from the
PC location.
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10.4.1. USB Type-C Connector (J1) and Cable
10.4.2. Ethernet Connector (J6) and Cable
3.2.1 USB Default Connection
The default connection between the PC and MPLAB ICD 5 unit is USB using a USB Type-C cable. It is
recommended that you use the cable that comes with the kit to avoid communication issues.
Note: Only USB communications can be used for trace.
Note: MPLAB Data Visualizer, whether as an MPLAB X IDE included plugin or as a stand-alone
application, can only detect the debugger when it is using USB communications.
If you have problems with the other types of communications, return to USB and then use the
Manage Network Tools (MNT) dialog to switch to Ethernet again.
Connection Details Programming and
Debugging*
HS USB 2.0 Yes (USB 2.0)
Direct or via network Yes
10.4. PC Connection Specifications.
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Trace* MPLAB Data Visualizer
Support
Yes (SWO) Yes
No No
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