User manual

Preface
 2015 Microchip Technology Inc. DS40001812A-page 7
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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updates. Interim software releases are available at the Microchip web site.
RECOMMENDED READING
This user’s guide describes how to use the Explorer 8 Development Board. The
following documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference
resources.
Explorer 8 Development Board Layout and Schematic Quick Start Guide
(DS40001805)
This quick start guide provides a brief overview on the Explorer 8 Development Board’s
functionalities, features and capabilities.
MPLAB
®
ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger User’s Guide (DS51766)
This document provides all the necessary information on the MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit
Debugger’s operation, installation, general setup and tutorial details. The MPLAB ICD
3 is a cost-effective, high-speed hardware debugger/programmer developed by
Microchip for PIC
®
microcontrollers and Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs).
MPLAB
®
REAL ICE™ In-Circuit Emulator User’s Guide for MPLAB X IDE
(DS50002085)
This user’s guide describes how to use the MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator as a
development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a target board, as well as how to
program devices. It provides details on the emulator’s operation, features,
troubleshooting, software, hardware reference and emulator accessories.
PICkit™ 3 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer User’s Guide for MPLAB
®
X IDE
(DS52116)
This user’s guide describes the PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer’s operation,
usage, troubleshooting methods and hardware specifications. The PICkit 3 can be
implemented as a debugger or development programmer for Microchip PIC MCUs and
DSCs that are based on In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™) and Enhanced
ICSP 2-wire serial interfaces.