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Development Tools
MPLAB
®
ICD 4
In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer
Summary
The MPLAB® ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer system is Microchip’s
fastest, cost-effective debugging and programming tool for PIC® Microcontrollers
(MCUs) and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). It debugs and programs
with the powerful, yet easy-to-use graphical user interface of MPLAB X Integrated
Development Environment (IDE). The MPLAB ICD 4 probe is connected to your
PC using a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and comes with a standard Microchip
debugging connector.
Advantages
• Full-speed real-time emulation
• Designed to support high-speed processors running
at maximum speeds
• Debug applications on your own hardware in real time
• Ruggedized interface
• Protection circuitries are added to the probe drivers to
guard from power surges from the target
• Vdd and Vpp voltage monitors protect against over-
voltage conditions/all lines have over-current protection
• Safely power up to 1A with an optional power supply
• Microchip standard connectivity plus JTAG
• Comes with a standard Microchip debugging
connector which is compatible with the MPLAB ICD 3
or MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator systems and
has the option to use JTAG
• Compatibility
• Supports all MPLAB ICD 3 headers
• Portable, USB-powered and RoHS-compliant
• Housed in a durable, black case with a brushed
aluminum top and accented with an LED strip to indicate
debugging status
• Powered by a USB port, no external power required
• CE- and RoHS-compliant
• Wide voltage emulation
• Supports target supply voltages from 1.20V to 5.5V
• High-speed programming
• Two times faster than MPLAB ICD 3
• Adjustable programming speed
• Test interface module
• Includes a loopback module to test debugging port
and cable
• Ease of maintenance and feature upgrade
• Add new device support and features by installing the
latest version of MPLAB X IDE, which is available as a
free download at www.microchip.com/mplabx
• Field-upgradeable through an MPLAB X IDE
rmware download
• Cost effective
• Features and performance at a fraction of the cost of
comparable emulator systems
• Powerful debugging with MPLAB X IDE
• Supports multiple breakpoints, stopwatch and source
code le debugging
• Selectable pull-up/pull-down option to the target
interface
As escalating microcontroller speeds quickly outpace traditional in-circuit emulating capabilities, the MPLAB ICD 4 provides signi-
cant performance enhancements for you. Programming times and debugging operations are up to twice as fast compared to both
the MPLAB ICD 3 and the MPLAB REAL ICE™ In-Circuit Emulator. This speed is provided by a 300 MHz 32-bit MCU with 2 MB of
RAM and a high-speed FPGA to yield faster communications, downloads and debugging.
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Products Supported
The MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer supports most PIC MCUs and dsPIC DSCs, and rmware is continually being
upgraded to add support for new devices. For the most current list of supported parts, review the latest release notes located in
MPLAB X IDE. As new device rmware is released, it can be downloaded free of charge at www.microchip.com.
Host System Requirements
• Available USB port
• Microsoft Windows® 7 or later, Mac OSX® and Linux® operating systems
Ordering Information
Part Number Description Availability
DV164045
MPLAB® ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger Kit
This kit includes:
• One MPLAB ICD 4 In-Circuit Debugger module
• One USB cable
• One 6" debugging modular cable
• One interface test module
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