PICFlash with mikroICD support

Overview

PICFlash is a programmer and in-circuit debugger for PIC12F, PIC16F and PIC18F microcontrollers.

High-Performance On-Board USB 2.0 Programmer

Very fast, on-board USB 2.0 programmer with a simplified driver installation.

mikroICD is a hardware tool designed for testing and debugging programs on PIC microcontrollers.

Description

Connecting Programmer

When connected to a prototype device, the programmer becomes IN-SYSTEM programmer.

With ZIF socket, it becomes a standard programmer used for a large-scale production.

PICFlash can be connected to a microcontroller via an IDC10 connector. Refer to figure on the right. You just have to place a 2x5 connector between the MCU and other on-board modules. By building in the PICFlash connector you will be able to perform In System PIC programming.

The microcontroller is connected to the PICFlash programmer via 5 lines, two of which are +5V and GND. Unlike programmers whose operation is based on bootloaders and needs to put a part of their memory at a bootload program's disposal, PICFlash programs MCUs externally so that the entire memory is available to the programmer.

PICFlash with mikroICD support - USB 2.0 programmer and mikroICD (In-Circuit Debugger)

Programmer Software

2in1 Development Tool

2 in 1 Development Tool - On-Board USB 2.0 programmer + On-Board mikroICD (In-Circuit Debugger): mikroICD is a highly effective tool for Real-Time debugging at hardware level. It enables you to execute mikroC PRO, mikroPascal PRO and mikroBasic PRO programs on a host PIC microcontroller and monitor variable values, Special Function Registers (SFRs), RAM and EEPROM memory modules while the program is running. There is also an ultra fast USB 2.0 programmer for MCU programming that now supports more PIC microcontrollers.

PIC microcontrollers can be programmed at 5V and 12.5 V. If 5V is used, the RB3 pin is used for programming ad thus cannot be used for other purposes. When the PICFlash performs programming at 12.5V, the RB3 pin is left free, as the 12V voltage is generated by a charge pump. Connection to a PC is established via the serial port, which means that the PICFlash programmer can operate on any PC.

Windows^® Certified Drivers

Drivers for the programmer are Microsoft^® Windows^® XP, Windows^® Vista and Windows^® 7 certified. The Windows certificate is a proof that the programmer supports mentioned Windows operating systems and is immediately recognized by the system, which guarantees correct Plug and Play functionality. Driver certification provides users with a wide range of benefits such as stable functioning, the ability to install and delete drivers without rebooting and compatibility with future versions of Windows.

Supported Microcontrollers

The PICFlash programmer supports a wide range of microcontrollers including over 190 PIC microcontrollers. Newly released PIC microcontrollers will be supported by a new version of PICFlash software that is updated regularly. Here is a list of microcontrollers supported by the PICFlash programmer:

PIC10 and PIC12 Microcontroller Families
PIC10F200	PIC10F202	PIC10F204	PIC10F206	PIC10F220	PIC10F222	PIC12F508	PIC12F509	PIC12F510
PIC12F519	PIC12F609	PIC12HV609	PIC12F615	PIC12HV615	PIC12F629	PIC12F635	PIC12F675	PIC12F683
PIC16 Microcontroller Family
PIC16F54	PIC16F57	PIC16F59	PIC16F72	PIC16F73	PIC16F74	PIC16F76	PIC16F77	PIC16F83
PIC16F84	PIC16F84A	PIC16F87	PIC16F88	PIC16F505	PIC16F506	PIC16F526	PIC16F610	PIC16HV610
PIC16F616	PIC16HV616	PIC16F627	PIC16F627A	PIC16F628	PIC16F628A	PIC16F648A	PIC16F630	PIC16F631
PIC16F636	PIC16F639	PIC16F676	PIC16F677	PIC16F684	PIC16F685	PIC16F687	PIC16F688	PIC16F689
PIC16F690	PIC16F722	PIC16F723	PIC16F724	PIC16F726	PIC16F727	PIC16F716	PIC16F737	PIC16F747
PIC16F767	PIC16F777	PIC16F785	PIC16HV785	PIC16F818	PIC16F819	PIC16F870	PIC16F871	PIC16F872
PIC16F873	PIC16F873A	PIC16F874	PIC16F874A	PIC16F876	PIC16F876A	PIC16F877	PIC16F877A	PIC16F882
PIC16F883	PIC16F884	PIC16F886	PIC16F887	PIC16F913	PIC16F914	PIC16F916	PIC16F917	PIC16F946
PIC18 Microcontroller Family
PIC18F242	PIC18F248	PIC18F252	PIC18F258	PIC18F442	PIC18F448	PIC18F452	PIC18F458	PIC18F1220
PIC18F1230	PIC18F1320	PIC18F1330	PIC18F2220	PIC18F2221	PIC18F2320	PIC18F2321	PIC18F2331	PIC18F2410
PIC18F2420	PIC18F2423	PIC18F2431	PIC18F2439	PIC18F2450	PIC18F2455	PIC18F2458	PIC18F2480	PIC18F2510
PIC18F2515	PIC18F2520	PIC18F2523	PIC18F2525	PIC18F2539	PIC18F2550	PIC18F2553	PIC18F2580	PIC18F2585
PIC18F2610	PIC18F2620	PIC18F2680	PIC18F2682	PIC18F2685	PIC18F4220	PIC18F4221	PIC18F4320	PIC18F4321
PIC18F4331	PIC18F4410	PIC18F4420	PIC18F4423	PIC18F4431	PIC18F4439	PIC18F4450	PIC18F4455	PIC18F4458
PIC18F4480	PIC18F4510	PIC18F4515	PIC18F4520	PIC18F4523	PIC18F4525	PIC18F4539	PIC18F4550	PIC18F4553
PIC18F4580	PIC18F4585	PIC18F4610	PIC18F4620	PIC18F4680	PIC18F4682	PIC18F4685	PIC18F6310	PIC18F6390
PIC18F6393	PIC18F6410	PIC18F6490	PIC18F6493	PIC18F6520	PIC18F6525	PIC18F6527	PIC18F6585	PIC18F6620
PIC18F6621	PIC18F6622	PIC18F6627	PIC18F6628	PIC18F6680	PIC18F6720	PIC18F6722	PIC18F6723	PIC18F8310
PIC18F8390	PIC18F8393	PIC18F8410	PIC18F8490	PIC18F8493	PIC18F8520	PIC18F8525	PIC18F8527	PIC18F8585
PIC18F8620	PIC18F8621	PIC18F8622	PIC18F8627	PIC18F8628	PIC18F8680	PIC18F8720	PIC18F8722	PIC18F8723

Package Details

The PICflash programmer is packed in the protective box along with the relevant documentation and product CD. This box is very resistant to all kinds of damages and shocks. The package contains:

PICFlash with mikroICD programmer.
USB cable.
CD with software and drivers.
Printed documentation that includes: PICFlash with mikroICD Manual, mikroICD Manual and Quick Guide for Installing USB Drivers.

This product is shipped with fully functional demo versions of mikroC PRO for PIC, mikroBasic PRO for PIC and mikroPascal PRO for PIC compilers. All demo versions include a hex output limited to 2k of program words. These compilers come with examples for easy prototype development.

Documentation

English

Software

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Free Online Books

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In August 2009 an article about microcontroller debugging and testing tools was published in Electronics World. The PICFlash programmer with mikroICD support is described herein. Our website visitors and users are welcome to read this article in order to get a better understanding of the PICFlash programmer with mikroICD support. [more info]

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$89.00 USD PICFlash with mikroICD support
Optional:
$12.00 USD PICFlash Experimental Board
$24.00 USD Book: PIC Microcontrollers (currently out of stock)
$24.00 USD Book: PIC Microcontrollers - Programming in C