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16-bit Embedded Control Solutions
General Purpose Development and Evaluation Tools
Development Boards
A variety of hardware development boards are available
for the PIC24 MCU and dsPIC DSC, enabling designers to
shorten their design cycle and quickly develop prototypes.
These boards are designed to allow easy connection to
an MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger, MPLAB REAL ICE
In-Circuit Emulator or MPLAB PM3 device programmer. All
development boards include documentation and example
source code to accelerate your design.
Starter Kits
MPLAB starter kits are designed to demonstrate the key
features of the device family they represent. In addition to
the external circuit needed to support and demonstrate
the device, the starter kits include the circuitry necessary
to debug and program the MCUs and DSCs. When
combined with the MPLAB X IDE and the MPLAB XC16
Compiler, these starter kits allow designers to quickly gain
knowledge and experience in using the 16-bit MCU and
dsPIC DSC products.
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F MCUs (DM240011)
This starter kit is based on the
PIC24FJ256GB110 family and is
equipped with the hardware and
software necessary to demonstrate
the USB Device/Embedded Host/OTG
peripheral and mTouch Capacitive Touch Sense technology.
dsPIC33E/PIC24E USB Starter Kit
(DM330012/DM240012)
These starter kits provide a low-cost
modular development system for Microchip’s
enhanced 16-bit DSCs or high-performance
MCUs. They come with preloaded demo
software to allow the user to explore the
new features of the dsPIC33E DSC family or the PIC24E
MCU family.
Microsticks
Microsticks are USB-powered and include an on-board
debugger/programmer. Requiring no external debugger or
power source, they are the most economical way to get
started evaluating PIC24 MCUs or dsPIC DSCs.
The Microsticks are fully supported by MPLAB X IDE and
provide easy plug-in to a standard breadboard with access
to device signals for prototyping. These boards have a very
small form factor and include free demo code.
Microstick for 3V PIC24 K-series Development
Board (DM240013-1)
Microstick for 3V PIC24F K-series is
a flexible, USB powered development
platform. It’s the perfect solution for
those looking to get started with Microchip’s lowest cost
16-bit microcontroller families, the PIC24F K-series, for
extremely cost-sensitive applications.
Microstick II Development Board (DM330013-2)
Microstick II delivers a low-cost,
easy-to-use development platform
for Microchip’s 16- and 32-bit
microcontrollers and digital signal controllers. The
USB-powered kit includes an on-board debugger/
programmer, a DUT socket for easy device swapping, a
user LED and a reset button.
Microstick for 5V PIC24 K-series Development
Board (DM240013-2)
Microstick for 5V PIC24 K-series
MCUs is a low-cost, extremely
portable USB powered platform. It
includes an on-board programmer/debugger and helps
designers get started with Microchip’s 5V PIC24 K-series
microcontrollers.
General Purpose 16-bit Development Boards
Description Part Number
Devices Supported
PIC24F PIC24H/E dsPIC33F/E
MPLAB Starter Kit for PIC24F MCUs
DM240011
ü
– –
PIC24E USB Starter Kit
DM240012 –
ü
–
dsPIC33E USB Starter Kit
DM330012 – –
ü
Microstick for dsPIC33F and PIC24H
Development Board
DM330013 –
ü ü
Microstick for 3V PIC24 K-series
Development Board
DM240013-1*
ü
– –
Microstick II Development Board
DM330013-2
ü ü ü
Microstick for 5V PIC24 K-series
Development Board
DM240013-2**
ü
– –
Explorer 16 Development Board
DM240001
ü ü ü
*For use with 3V PIC24 K-series devices
**For use with 5V PIC24 K-series devices