User manual

Hardware Specifications

A.5.2 MPLAB PM3 Socket Module Insertion

MPLAB PM3 utilizes socket modules to accommodate various Microchip devices.

MPLAB PM3 socket modules have two interface connectors on the programmer.

(Figure A-4).

FIGURE A-4: SOCKET MODULE ALIGNMENT

A.5.3 Compatibility with MPLAB PRO MATE II Socket Modules

MPLAB PM3 can accept PRO MATE II socket modules with the use of an adapter

module.

A.5.4 Socket Life Expectancy and Cleaning Method

Microchip uses socket modules from several manufacturers. Table A-11 gives the

expected life (in number of automatic insertions) and cleaning method for each socket

module as reported by the manufacturer.

A.5.4.1 MANUFACTURER

All sockets (except Yamaichi) are labeled with the manufacturer’s name. Identify a

Yamaichi socket by looking for the letters IC51– (as the prefix to a part number) on the

socket.

Socket Module

Programmer

CAUTION

Do not attempt to connect the PRO MATE II ICSP socket module to MPLAB PM3.

TABLE A-11: SOCKET LIFE EXPECTANCY AND CLEANING METHOD

Manufacturer Insertions Cleaning Method

Aries 10,000 None

AMP (18 pin) 25,000 None

3M Textool 10,000 Methyl Alcohol

Yamaichi 25,000 Methyl Alcohol