Datasheet

PEP and Debug Header Specification
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1.9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following additional information is useful when using a Debug Header from a
Processor Extension Pak.
1.9.1 Programming Details
The debug header is designed to be used with the in-circuit emulator or the in-circuit
debugger selected as a debugger, not a programmer, in MPLAB X IDE. Any program-
ming of the special -ICE/-ICD device on the header is for debug purposes and includes
the debug executive. See your related debug tool documentation for details on using it
as a debugger.
To program production (non-special) devices with your debug tool, use the Universal
Programming Module (AC162049) or design a modular interface connector on the
target. See the appropriate specification for connections. For the most up-to-date
device programming specifications, see the Microchip website (www.microchip.com).
Also, production devices may be programmed with the following tools:
• MPLAB PM3 device programmer
• PICkit 3 development programmer
• MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger (select as a programmer)
• MPLAB REAL ICE in-circuit emulator (select as a programmer)
1.9.2 Calibration Bits
The calibration bits for the band gap and internal oscillator are always preserved to their
factory settings.
1.9.3 Performance Issues
PIC MCUs do not support partial program memory erase. Therefore, users may expe-
rience slower performance than with other devices.
Also, see either the in-circuit emulator or the in-circuit debugger Help file for information
on specific device limitations that may affect performance.