MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger

The MPLAB PICkit 4 is a significant upgrade over the PICkit 3, offering faster programming speeds and expanded functionality without increasing the price. Powered by a high-performance 300MHz 32-bit SAME70 MCU, this debugger supports 8-bit to 32-bit devices. It supports advanced interfaces such as 4-wire JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) with a streaming Data Gateway, while maintaining backward compatibility with systems using 2-wire JTAG and ICSP.

* High-Speed Performance: Powered by a 300MHz SAME70 MCU for rapid programming.

* Advanced Interfaces: Supports 4-wire JTAG and SWD, plus standard ICSP.

* Broad Compatibility: Works seamlessly with PIC, dsPIC, AVR, SAM, and CEC flash microcontrollers and microprocessors.

Programmer-to-Go Take your code into the field without needing a laptop. The PICkit 4 features a unique "Programmer-to-Go" function that lets you save project code to a micro SD card. Since the device can be powered directly by the target board, you can update firmware or debug in the field with minimal gear.

* Field Ready: An integrated micro SD card slot holds your project code.

* Self-Powered: Can operate powered by the target board, eliminating the need for external power sources.

* Broad Device Support: "Programmer-to-Go" supports 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit PIC MCUs, dsPICs, and SAM MCU devices (requires MPLAB X IDE v5.30 or later).

Easy Integration Connecting to your workflow is simple via a high-speed USB 2.0 interface to your computer and an 8-pin Single In-Line (SIL) connector to your target. The device leverages the powerful graphical interface of the MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE, v4.15+) to make debugging intuitive and efficient. The Essential Upgrade Whether you are upgrading from the PICkit 3 or equipping a new workbench, the MPLAB PICkit 4 offers the speed, portability, and versatility needed for modern embedded development. It combines the reliability Microchip is known for with the flexibility to work wherever your project takes you.

Features & Specs

* Matches silicon clocking speed

* Programs as fast as the device will allow

* Target voltage of 1.20V to 5.5V

* Wide target voltage supports a variety of devices

* Program voltages:

* 2.3V to 5.0V - Low voltage and high voltage program entry modes * 1.2V to 2.3V - Low voltage program entry mode only

* Can supply up to 50mA of power to the target

* Can be powered from the target to program in the field

* Portable USB-powered and RoHS-compliant

* Powered by a high-speed USB 2.0, no external power required * CE and RoHS-compliant

* 8-pin single in-line header

* Supports advanced interfaces such as 4-wire JTAG and Serial Wire Debug with streaming Data Gateway

* Compatibility

* Backward compatible for demo boards, headers, and target systems using 2-wire JTAG and ICSP

* Option to be self-powered from the target (2.7V to 5.5V) * Programmer-to-Go (PTG) support

* SD card slot to hold program data * Press on the logo to program the target

* Cost effective

* Features and performance at a fraction of the cost of comparable debuggers/programmers

* Ease of maintenance and feature upgrade

* Add new device support and features by installing the latest version of MPLAB X IDE, available for free download.

Note: If you have MPLAB X IDE installed, you can browse to the “docs” folder under your MPLAB X installation directory and open the file Device Support.htm to check for supported devices.