LVPICFlash with mikroICD Support - PIC24 and dsPIC33 USB 2.0 programmer with In-Circuit Debugger

Overview

User-Friendly PIC24 and dsPIC33 Programmer

LvPICFlash with mikroICD is a programmer and in-circuit debugger for PIC24 and dsPIC33 MCUs.

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 for testing and debugging programs on PIC24 and dsPIC33 MCUs.

Description

When connected to a prototype device, the programmer becomes IN-SYSTEM programmer. One of the possible ways of connecting LvPICFlash to a microcontroller is via an IDC10 connector. Refer to figure above. You just have to place one 2x5 connector between the microcontroller and other on-board components. By embedding the LvPICFlash connector you will be able to perform PIC24 and dsPIC33 In System Programming.

LvPICFlash programmer - USB 2.0 programmer and mikroICD (In-Circuit Debugger)

Programmer Software

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 PIC24 or dsPIC33MCU and monitor variable values, 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 a wide range of PIC24 and dsPIC33 MCUs.

The microcontroller is connected to the programmer via 5 lines, two of which are +3.3V and GND. Unlike programmers whose operation is based on bootloaders and need to put a part of their memory at a bootload program's disposal, LvPICFlash programs the microcontroller externally so that the entire memory is available to the programmer. ICSP mode is a special programming protocol that allows you to read and write to PIC24F, PIC24H and dsPIC33F MCU family memory. The ICSP interface is a 2-wire serial protocol implemented through the PGC and PGD pins. The PGC pin is used as a clock input pin and the clock source must be provided by the programmer. The PGD pin is used for sending command data and receiving response data to and from the programmer, respectively.

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 LvPICFlash programmer supports a wide range of microcontrollers including over 120 PIC24 and dsPIC33 microcontrollers. Newly released PIC24 and dsPIC33 microcontrollers will be supported by a new version of programmer software that is updated regularly. Here is a list of microcontrollers supported by LvPICFlash:

PIC24FJ Microcontrollers Family
PIC24FJ16GA002	PIC24FJ16GA004	PIC24FJ32GA002	PIC24FJ32GA004	PIC24FJ48GA002
PIC24FJ48GA004	PIC24FJ64GA002	PIC24FJ64GA004	PIC24FJ64GA006	PIC24FJ64GA008
PIC24FJ64GA010	PIC24FJ96GA006	PIC24FJ96GA008	PIC24FJ96GA010	PIC24FJ128GA006
PIC24FJ128GA008	PIC24FJ128GA010	PIC24FJ128GA106	PIC24FJ128GA108	PIC24FJ128GA110
PIC24FJ192GA106	PIC24FJ192GA108	PIC24FJ192GA110	PIC24FJ256GA106	PIC24FJ256GA108
PIC24FJ256GA110	PIC24FJ64GB106	PIC24FJ64GB108	PIC24FJ64GB110	PIC24FJ128GB106
PIC24FJ128GB108	PIC24FJ128GB110	PIC24FJ192GB106	PIC24FJ192GB108	PIC24FJ192GB110
PIC24FJ256GB106	PIC24FJ256GB108	PIC24FJ256GB110
PIC24HJ Microcontrollers Family
PIC24HJ12GP201	PIC24HJ12GP202	PIC24HJ16GP304	PIC24HJ32GP202	PIC24HJ32GP204
PIC24HJ32GP302	PIC24HJ32GP304	PIC24HJ64GP202	PIC24HJ64GP204	PIC24HJ64GP206
PIC24HJ64GP210	PIC24HJ64GP502	PIC24HJ64GP504	PIC24HJ64GP506	PIC24HJ64GP510
PIC24HJ128GP202	PIC24HJ128GP204	PIC24HJ128GP206	PIC24HJ128GP210	PIC24HJ128GP306
PIC24HJ128GP310	PIC24HJ128GP502	PIC24HJ128GP504	PIC24HJ128GP506	PIC24HJ128GP510
PIC24HJ256GP206	PIC24HJ256GP210	PIC24HJ256GP610
dsPIC33FJ Microcontrollers Family
dsPIC33FJ12GP201	dsPIC33FJ12GP202	dsPIC33FJ16GP304	dsPIC33FJ32GP202	dsPIC33FJ32GP204
dsPIC33FJ32GP302	dsPIC33FJ32GP304	dsPIC33FJ64GP202	dsPIC33FJ64GP204	dsPIC33FJ64GP206
dsPIC33FJ64GP306	dsPIC33FJ64GP310	dsPIC33FJ64GP706	dsPIC33FJ64GP708	dsPIC33FJ64GP710
dsPIC33FJ64GP802	dsPIC33FJ64GP804	dsPIC33FJ128GP202	dsPIC33FJ128GP204	dsPIC33FJ128GP206
dsPIC33FJ128GP306	dsPIC33FJ128GP310	dsPIC33FJ128GP706	dsPIC33FJ128GP708	dsPIC33FJ128GP710
dsPIC33FJ128GP802	dsPIC33FJ128GP804	dsPIC33FJ256GP506	dsPIC33FJ256GP510	dsPIC33FJ256GP710
dsPIC33FJ12MC201	dsPIC33FJ12MC202	dsPIC33FJ16MC304	dsPIC33FJ32MC202	dsPIC33FJ32MC204
dsPIC33FJ32MC302	dsPIC33FJ32MC304	dsPIC33FJ64MC202	dsPIC33FJ64MC204	dsPIC33FJ64MC506
dsPIC33FJ64MC508	dsPIC33FJ64MC510	dsPIC33FJ64MC706	dsPIC33FJ64MC710	dsPIC33FJ64MC802
dsPIC33FJ64MC804	dsPIC33FJ128MC202	dsPIC33FJ128MC204	dsPIC33FJ128MC506	dsPIC33FJ128MC510
dsPIC33FJ128MC706	dsPIC33FJ128MC708	dsPIC33FJ128MC710	dsPIC33FJ128MC802	dsPIC33FJ128MC804
dsPIC33FJ256MC510	dsPIC33FJ256MC710

Package Details

The LvPICFlash 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:

LvPICFlash with mikroICD programmer.
USB cable.
CD with software and drivers.
Printed documentation that includes: LvPICFlash 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 dsPIC, mikroBasic PRO for dsPIC and mikroPascal PRO for dsPIC compilers. All demo versions include a hex output limited to 6k of program words. These compilers come with examples for easy prototype development.