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8.4.3.7 GO PIN FUNCTIONALITY

This option allows the user to change the functionality of the go pin. When you select

this menu option, a message appears with the current setting and offers four options

(see Figure 8-5).

FIGURE 8-5: GO PIN FUNCTIONALITY SCREEN

The default setting is “Use as PgmVfy” (“Currently: as Program Verify”). The setting is

saved when the programmer is powered off.

This feature is especially useful on the production line where speed in processing a

device is required. It enables repeated operations to be performed on devices as they

are automatically loaded/unloaded into the programmer. Each time the device is

loaded, the Go pin is activated and the preset operation is performed.

The “Currently:” display changes to reflect the selected option.

8.4.4 Help

This option displays the version number of the MPLAB PM3 OS Suite running on

MPLAB PM3. It also contains these submenu options:

• ICSP Connector Pinout – displays a diagram of the ICSP connector and has an

option to view the pin definitions. The definition for all the ICSP pins are listed with

the number, color and signal. See Section A.4.1 “ICSP Header and Cable

Pinout”.

• Status Bar Icons – displays these icons and definitions:

- I – ICSP Mode

- T – Target is powered

- V – LVP Program Entry

- Q – SQTP file is loaded

- O – Options Set

- R – Ranges/Regions Set

• About – displays the name of the product and the manufacturer and has an option

to view the versions. The versions for MPLAB PM3-related programs is listed.

Option Action

Use as PgmVfy Programs and verifies device

Use as Verify Verifies device

Use as Erase Erases device

Use as Blank Check Blank checks device

Go Pin Functionality

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Use as Erase >>

Use as Blank Check >>

Use as PgmVfy (default) >>

Use as Verify >>

Currently:

as Program Verify