DS51795A Datasheet, PDF (6/98 Pages) Microchip Technology – PICkit™ 3 Programmer/Debugger

PICkit™ 3 User’s Guide
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the PICkit 2as a development tool to emulate and
debug firmware on a target board. The manual layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. Overview – An overview of the PICkit 3 programmer/debugger.
• Chapter 2. Theory of Operation – A simplified description of how the PICkit 3
programmer/debugger works.
• Chapter 3. Installation – How to install the PICkit 3 programmer/debugger.
• Chapter 4. General Setup – Provides Instructions on how to get started using the
PICkit 3 programmer/debugger to program supported devices.
• Chapter 5. PICkit 3 Debug Express – Provides basic information on using the
PICkit™ 3 Debug Express.
• Chapter 6. Troubleshooting First Steps – Begins the troubleshooting process
by identifying first steps and common reasons for problems with debugging.
• Chapter 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Provides information on
solving common problems.
• Chapter 8. Error Messages – Provides specific error messages and general
corrective actions.
• Chapter 9. Debugger Function Summary – Summarizes the available
debugging functions.
• Chapter 10. Hardware Specification – Details hardware and electrical
specifications for the PICkit 3.
• Appendix A. PICkit 3 Schematics – Provides hardware schematic diagrams for
the PICkit 3 programmer/debugger.
• Appendix B. Operational Advisory – Addresses operational issues to be
considered when designing applications.
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