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PEP and Debug Header
Specification
Chapter 1. PEP and Debug Header Overview
This chapter contains the following:
• What is a Processor Extension Pak (PEP)?
• What is a Debug Header?
• Why Do I Need a Header to Debug?
• Debug Details
• Compare Debug Header and Device Features
• Support Information
• Debug Header Hardware Setup
• Debug Header Setup for MPLAB X IDE
• Additional Information
1.1 WHAT IS A PROCESSOR EXTENSION PAK (PEP)?
A Processor Extension Pak contains a debug header, adapter board, and stand-offs. A
PEP is what you purchase when you want a debug header.
1.2 WHAT IS A DEBUG HEADER?
A debug header is a circuit board that allows an emulator or debugger to debug code
for a specific device. A special version of the device (-ICE/-ICD) with on-board debug
circuitry is located on the header. Connectors on the side of the header allow it to con-
nect directly or through an adapter to the debug tool. Connectors on the bottom of the
header allow it to connect directly or through a transition socket to a target board.
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