PICkit™ 3 User’s Guide
DS51795A-page 16
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2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
The modular cable can be either (1) inserted into a matching socket at the target, where
the target device is on the target board (Figure 2-1), or (2) inserted into a standard
adapter/header board combo (available as a Processor Pak), which in then plugged
into the target board (Figure 2-2).
For more on standard communication, see
Chapter 10. “Hardware Specification”
.
FIGURE 2-1:
STANDARD DEBUGGER SYSTEM – DEVICE WITH
ON-BOARD ICE CIRCUITRY
FIGURE 2-2:
STANDARD DEBUGGER SYSTEM – ICE DEVICE
Note:
Older header boards used a 6-pin (RJ-11) connector instead of an 8-pin
connector, so these headers may be connected to the debugger with the
AC164110 ICSP adapter.
Target Device
or PIM
Power
PICkit™ 3
Mini-USB
to PC
cable
Target Board
Target Board
Transition Socket
Device-ICE
AC164110
Adapter
Header
Power
PICkit™ 3
Mini-USB
to PC
cable
