MICROCHIP MPLAB ICD 2 User Manual

MPLAB® ICD 2 In-Circuit Debugger

DEBUGGER SOLUTION FOR
PIC® FLASH PRODUCTS

The MPLAB® ICD 2 (In-Circuit Debugger 2) is the next
advanced step for In-Circuit Debugging from Microchip
Technology. The MPLAB ICD 2 allows debugging of
selected PIC®FLASH microcontrollers using the powerful
graphical user interface of the MPLAB Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) which is available as a
free tool and included with each unit. It is the ideal tool
for embedded control designers looking for a low cost
alternative to expensive in-circuit emulators.

In-Circuit debugging is achieved using the two dedicated
hardware lines (microcontroller pins used only during
debugging mode) that allow In-Circuit Serial
Programming™ (ICSP™) of the device and debugging
capability through proprietary firmware. The MPLAB ICD 2
debug feature is built into the microcontroller and
activated by programming the debug code into the target
processor. Shared overhead is one stack level, several
general purpose file registers and a small bank of
program memory when in the debug mode.

The MPLAB ICD 2 firmware is FLASH-based, which allows
it to be enhanced to support future microcontroller
products and new features, extending the life of the tool
– making it a good investment. Firmware downloads are
available from the Microchip web site at:
www.microchip.com.

Features

• RS-232 interface to host PC

• Real-time background debugging

• MPLAB IDE compatible (free copy included)

• Built-in over voltage/short circuit monitor

• Firmware upgradeable from PC/web download

• Totally enclosed

• Supports low voltage debug to 2.0 volts

• Diagnostic LED's (Power, Busy, Error)

• Reading/Writing memory space and stack of target

microcontroller

• Erase of program memory space with verification

• Freeze-on-Halt

MPLAB ICD 2 In-Circuit Debugger Set-Up

The MPLAB ICD 2 interfaces between the design
engineer's PC operating with MPLAB IDE and the
product board (target) being developed. The in-circuit
debugger acts as an intelligent interface/translator
between the two allowing the engineer to look into the
active target board's microcontroller permitting real-time
viewing of variables and registers using watch windows.
A single break point can be set, halting the program at a
specific point. Memory read/writes can also be
achieved. Additionally, the MPLAB ICD 2 can be used to
program or reprogram the PIC FLASH microcontroller
while installed on the target board.

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PIC® FLASH Products Supported

The PIC FLASH microcontrollers currently supported
include: PIC18C601, PIC18C801, PIC18F452,
PIC18F248, PIC18F258, PIC18F442, PIC18F448,
PIC18F452, PIC18F458, PIC18F6620, PIC18F6720,
PIC18F8620 and PIC18F8720.

The MPLAB ICD 2 firmware is continually being updated.
A review of the README.ID2 file located in MPLAB IDE is
recommended for the most current list of supported
parts. As new device firmware becomes available, free
downloads are available at www.microchip.com.

Ordering Information:

Model Name: MPLAB®ICD 2

Part Number Description

DV164005* ICD 2 Module

DV164006* ICD 2 Evaluation Kit

DV164007* ICD 2 Module ws

AC162049 Programming Module

AC162048 RS-232 and Power Supply Kit

DM163022 PICDEM 2 Plus Demonstration Board

*USB Ready – To enable the USB feature, please check the Microchip web site for
version 6.00 or later of MPLAB IDE. This is a free download at www.microchip.com

MPLAB® IDE Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
MPASM™ Assembler Universal PICmicro® Macro-assembler
MPLINK™ Linker/MPLIB™ Librarian Linker/Librarian
MPLAB C18 C Compiler for PIC18XXXX MCUs
C Compiler Sold by Third-party Vendors (HI-TECH, IAR, CCS)
MPLAB SIM Simulator Software Simulator
MPLAB ICE 2000 Full-featured Modular In-Circuit Emulator
PICSTART® Plus Programmer Entry-level Development Kit with Programmer
PRO MATE® II Device Programmer Full-featured, Modular Device Programmer
KEELOQ® Evaluation Kit Encoder/Decoder Evaluator
KEELOQ Transponder Evaluation Kit Transmitter/Transponder Evaluator
microID® Developer’s Kit 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz RFID Development Tools
MCP2510 CAN Developer’s Kit MCP2510 CAN Evaluation/Development Tool

(Includes ICD 2 Module and USB Cable)

(Includes ICD 2 Module, USB Cable, RS-232 Cable, Power Supply
and PICDEM™ 2 Plus Demonstration Board - DV163022)

(Includes ICD 2 Module, USB Cable, RS-232 Cable and Power
Supply)

(Works with DV164005, DV164006 and DV164007 above)

(Use with DV164005 above for RS-232 communication)

(Includes PIC18F452, PIC16F877, LCD 2 x 16 Display,
LED’s, RS-232 Port, Piezo Sounder, Temperature Sensor,
Demonstration Programs, Unassembled Source Code and More)

Development Tools from Microchip

Host System Requirements:

• PC-compatible system with a Intel Pentium® class or

higher processor, or equivalent

• A minimum of 16 MB RAM

• A minimum of 40 MB available hard drive space

• CD-ROM drive (for use with the accompanying CD)

• Available RS-232 port

• Microsoft®Windows 98, Windows NT®4.0 or Windows

2000

Customer Support:

Microchip maintains a worldwide network of distributors,
representatives, local sales offices, Field Application
Engineers and Corporate Application Engineers. Microchip’s
Internet home page can be reached at: www.microchip.com.

Americas

Atlanta [phone]
Boston [phone]
Chicago [phone]
Dallas [phone]
Detroit [phone]
Kokomo [phone]
Los Angeles [phone]
New York [phone]
Phoenix [phone]
San Jose [phone]
Toronto [phone]

Asia/Pacific

Australia 61-2-9868-6733
China – Beijing 86-10-85282100
China – Chengdu 86-28-6766200
China – Fuzhou 86-591-7503506
China – Shanghai 86-21-6275-5700
China – Shenzhen 86-755-2350361
Hong Kong 852-2401-1200
India 91-80-2290061
Japan 81-45-471-6166
Korea 82-2-554-7200
Singapore 65-6334-8870

Europe

Denmark 45-4420-9895
France 33-1-69-53-63-20
Germany 49-89-627-144-0
Italy 39-039-65791-1
United Kingdom 44-118-921-5869

As of 4/1/02

Taiwan 886-2-2717-7175

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