
In-Circuit Emulators and Debuggers
Feature
PICkit 3
MPLABICD 3
MPLAB REAL ICE
USB Speed
Full Only
High and Full
USB Driver
HID
Microchip
USB Powered
Yes
Programmable Vpp
Yes
Power to Target
Yes
No
Programmable Vdd
Yes
Vdd Drain from Target
20ma
<1ma
Over Voltage/Current Protection
Yes, SW
Yes, HW
Emulation support
Full Speed
Breakpoints
Simple
Complex
Software Breakpoints
Yes
Program Memory Image Size
512Kbytes
No
Serialized USB
Yes
Trace, Native
No
Yes
Trace, Other (SPI, PORT, Inst)
No
Yes
Data Capture
No
Yes
Logic/Probe Triggers
No
Yes
High Speed PAK (LVDS)
No
Yes
Production Programmer
No
Yes
Third Party Tools
Microchip also offers a great collection of tools from third
party vendors. These tools are carefully selected to offer
good value and unique functionality.
■ Device Programmers and Gang Programmers from
companies such as SoftLog, SMH Technologies and CCS
■ Compilers from companies such as CCS,
microEngineering Labs and IAR Systems
■ Software Tools from companies such as Gimpel and
Trace Systems
■ Protocol Analyzers from companies such as Saleae
and Total Phase
■ Demo Boards from companies such as Evidence
SRL, Nurve Networks, Bartek Technologies and
Schmartboard
■ Embedded Ethernet and Connectivity Solutions from
companies such as CCS and Embed
■ Innovative Cable Solutions from companies such as
Tag-Connect
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Quick Guide to Microchip Development Tools