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5. MPLAB PICkit 4 Programmer-To-Go
The MPLAB PICkit 4 Programmer-To-Go (PTG) functionality allows a device memory image to be downloaded into a
microSDHC card inserted in the MPLAB PICkit 4 tool for later programming into a specific device. That image
contains the programming algorithm information. No software or PC is required to program devices once the MPLAB
PICkit 4 programmer is set up for Programming-To-Go. You can use the MPLAB X IDE (see
5.3.1 Setting Up PTG
Mode Using MPLAB X IDE ) or the MPLAB IPE (see 5.3.2 Setting Up PTG Mode with MPLAB IPE ) to set up the
MPLAB PICkit 4 for Programmer-To-Go mode.
Note:
No debugging capabilities are available in Programmer-To-Go mode.
Figure 5-1. MPLAB
®
PICkit
™
4 In-Circuit Debugger Diagram
Prerequisites for Programmer-To-Go
• MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE (v5.25 or greater) must be installed on your computer.
• MicroSDHC Card - a formatted FAT32-compatible microSDHC card must be inserted correctly in the MPLAB
PICkit 4 tool in order to use the Programmer-To-Go feature.
• Power source - for setting up the MPLAB PICkit 4 for Programmer-To-Go mode and for programming devices
remotely. See the following section for specific power requirements.
5.1 Power Requirements for Programmer-To-Go
When Connected to Computer
When the MPLAB PICkit 4 is connected to the computer and in the MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE application, use the
supplied USB cable between the computer and the Micro-B USB connector located on the top of the tool.
MPLAB PICkit 4 Programmer-To-Go
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