User manual

MPLAB

ICD 4 User’s Guide

DS50002596A-page 8  2017 Microchip Technology Inc.

DOCUMENT LAYOUT

This document describes how to use the MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger as a

development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a target board, as well as how to

program devices. The document is organized as follows:

Part 1 – Getting Started

• Chapter 1. About the Debugger – What the MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger is

and how it can help you develop your application.

• Chapter 2. Operation – The theory of MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger

operation. Explains configuration options.

• Chapter 3. Debugger Usage – A description of basic debug features available in

MPLAB X IDE when the MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger is chosen as the

debug tool. This includes the debug features for breakpoints and stopwatch.

Part 2 – Troubleshooting

• Chapter 4. Troubleshooting First Steps – The first things you should try if you

are having issues with debugger operation.

• Chapter 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – A list of frequently asked

questions, useful for troubleshooting.

• Chapter 6. Error Messages – A list of error messages and suggested

resolutions.

Part 3 – Reference

• Appendix A. Debugger Function Summary – A summary of debugger functions

available in MPLAB X IDE when the MPLAB ICD 4 debugger is chosen as the

debug or program tool.

• Appendix B. Hardware Specification – The hardware and electrical

specifications of the debugger system.

• Appendix C. Revision History