MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger User's Guide

MPLAB ® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger User’s GuideWARRANTY REGISTRATIONRECOMMENDED READINGPlease complete the enclosed Warranty Registration Card and mail it promptly.Sending in the Warranty Registration Card entitles users to receive new productupdates. Interim software releases are available at the Microchip web site.This user's guide describes how to use MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger. Other usefuldocuments are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available andrecommended as supplemental reference resources.Please read this first! This document contains important information about operationalissues that should be considered when using the MPLAB ICD 3 with your targetdesignRelease Notes for MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit DebuggerFor the latest information on using MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger, read the“Readme for MPLAB ICD 3 Debugger.htm” file (an HTML file) in the Readmessubdirectory of the MPLAB IDE installation directory. The release notes (Readme)contains update information and known issues that may not be included in this user’sguide.Using MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger Poster (DS51765)This poster shows you how to hook up the hardware and install the software for theMPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debugger using standard communications and a target board.MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger On-line Help FileA comprehensive help file for the debugger is included with MPLAB IDE. Usage,troubleshooting and hardware specifications are covered. This may be more up-to-datethan the printed documentation. Also, debugger reserved resources and limitations arelisted for various devices.Header Board Specification (DS51292)This booklet describes how to install and use MPLAB ICD 3 in-circuit debuggerheaders. Headers are used to better debug selected devices using special -ICE deviceversions without the loss of pins or resources.Transition Socket Specification (DS51194)Consult this document for information on transition sockets available for use withMPLAB ICE 2000/4000 device adaptors, MPLAB ICD 2 headers and MPLAB ICD 3in-circuit debugger headers.DS51766A-page 4© 2008 Microchip Technology Inc.