Preface
2012-2014 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS50002081B-page 7
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MPLAB ICD 3 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
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– What the MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is
and how it can help you develop your application.
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– The theory of MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger
operation. Explains configuration options.
Part 2
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Features
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– A description of basic debug features available in
MPLAB X IDE when the MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is chosen as the
debug tool. This includes the debug features for breakpoints and stopwatch.
Part 2
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Troubleshooting
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting First Steps
– The first things you should try if you
are having issues with debugger operation.
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Chapter 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– A list of frequently asked
questions, useful for troubleshooting.
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– A list of error messages and suggested
resolutions.
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Chapter 7. Engineering Technical Notes (ETNs)
Part 3
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Reference
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Appendix A. Debugger Function Summary
– A summary of debugger functions
available in MPLAB X IDE when the MPLAB ICD 3 debugger is chosen as the
debug or program tool.
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Appendix B. Hardware Specification
– The hardware and electrical
specifications of the debugger system.
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