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MPLAB

ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger User’s Guide

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RECOMMENDED READING

This user's guide describes how to use MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger. Other useful

documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available and

recommended as supplemental reference resources.

Please read this first! This document contains important information about operational

issues that should be considered when using the MPLAB ICD 3 with your target

design

Release Notes for MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger

For the latest information on using MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger, read the

“Readme for MPLAB ICD 3 Debugger.htm” file (an HTML file) in the Readmes

subdirectory of the MPLAB IDE installation directory. The release notes (Readme)

contains update information and known issues that may not be included in this user’s

guide.

Using MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger Poster (DS51765)

This poster shows you how to hook up the hardware and install the software for the

MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger using standard communications and a target board.

MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger On-line Help File

A comprehensive help file for the debugger is included with MPLAB IDE. Usage,

troubleshooting and hardware specifications are covered. This may be more up-to-date

than the printed documentation. Also, debugger reserved resources and limitations are

listed for various devices.

Header Board Specification (DS51292)

This booklet describes how to install and use MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger

headers. Headers are used to better debug selected devices using special -ICE device

versions without the loss of pins or resources.

Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)

Consult this document for information on transition sockets available for use with

MPLAB ICE 2000/4000 device adaptors, MPLAB ICD 2 headers and MPLAB ICD 3

in-circuit debugger headers.