Microchip Technology MPLAB ICE, User Manual

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MPLAB
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ICE USER’S GUIDE
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Chapter 5. Basic Features
5.1 Introduction
MPLAB ICE provides a wide variety of tools to emulate and debug an
application. MPLAB ICE offers a basic set of in-circuit debugging tools,
including the ability to run, halt, reset and single step the processor, plus
additional tools for advanced debugging techniques.
The basic MPLAB ICE emulator features are built-in to the MPLAB IDE
software. A general description of these features is provided here, but for
more detailed information, consult the MPLAB User’s Guide (DS51025).
5.2 Highlights
MPLAB ICE basic features include the following:
• Resetting the Processor
• Viewing Processor Memory
• Viewing Files
• Using the Status Bar and Tool Bars
• Starting and Stopping Emulation
• Using Software Break Points
• Using Hardware Break Points
• Using Trigger In/Out Settings
5.3 Resetting the Processor
There are three ways to reset the processor:
Reset
Debug > Run > Reset or F9
Performs MCLR, which sets the program counter to the reset vector.
System Reset
Debug > System Reset or Ctrl-Shift-F3
Resets the entire emulator system, including hardware, software and target
processor.