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X PICkit™ 3 User’s Guide
DS52116A-page 10  2013 Microchip Technology Inc.
RECOMMENDED READING
This user's guide describes how to use PICkit 3. Other useful documents are listed
below. The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as
supplemental reference resources.
Multi-Tool Design Advisory (DS51764)
Please read this first! This document contains important information about operational
issues that should be considered when using the PICkit with your target design.
Release Notes for PICkit 3
For the latest information on using PICkit 3, read the release notes under “Release
Notes and Support Documentation” on the Start Page. The release notes contain
update information and known issues that may not be included in this user’s guide.
MPLAB X - Using PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger Poster (DS52010)
This poster shows you how to hook up the hardware and install the software for the
PICkit 3 programmer Debugger using standard communications and a target board.
PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer Online Help File
A comprehensive help file for the debugger is included with MPLAB X IDE. Usage,
troubleshooting and hardware specifications are covered. This may be more up-to-date
than the printed documentation. Also, limitations are listed for various devices.
Processor Extension Pak and Header Specification (DS51292)
This booklet describes how to install and use PICkit in-circuit debug headers to better
debug selected devices without the loss of pins or resources. See also the PEP and
Header online help file.
Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)
Consult this document for information on transition sockets available for use with
headers.