Hi, i am planning to use a PIC16F688 for a project. I am also looking into getting a programmer + debugger for it. I am new to the PICs and somewhat confused about a few things i've read:
1) Do i really need to use a PIC16F688-ICD version pic in order to be able to do in-circuit-debugging, or is there a way i can use the production version pic?
The PIC16F688 is classified under the 'required header' section in the header spec document. The section has the following notice which seems to say i need to find the -ICD version:
Some devices have no built-in debug circuitry. Therefore, special ICE/ICD versions of
these devices are required for debug tool operation.
Currently available headers and their associated ICE/ICD devices are shown below by
supported device.
Mouser doesn't have the -ICD equivalent, a bummer since i was going to buy everything there...
2) What are the major differences between MPLAB 3 and PicKit 2 or 3? There is a big price difference and i fail to see the differences, especially debug wise. In which case would MPLAB ICD 3 be better than one of the PicKits?
3) I've read that picKit 2, but not PicKit 3, has a logic analyzer (4 or 5 lines i believe).
Is this usable for any digital logic projet, even those who don't have pics? This is a nice bonus feature if it's possible...
Thanks for your time.
1) Do i really need to use a PIC16F688-ICD version pic in order to be able to do in-circuit-debugging, or is there a way i can use the production version pic?
The PIC16F688 is classified under the 'required header' section in the header spec document. The section has the following notice which seems to say i need to find the -ICD version:
Some devices have no built-in debug circuitry. Therefore, special ICE/ICD versions of
these devices are required for debug tool operation.
Currently available headers and their associated ICE/ICD devices are shown below by
supported device.
Mouser doesn't have the -ICD equivalent, a bummer since i was going to buy everything there...
2) What are the major differences between MPLAB 3 and PicKit 2 or 3? There is a big price difference and i fail to see the differences, especially debug wise. In which case would MPLAB ICD 3 be better than one of the PicKits?
3) I've read that picKit 2, but not PicKit 3, has a logic analyzer (4 or 5 lines i believe).
Is this usable for any digital logic projet, even those who don't have pics? This is a nice bonus feature if it's possible...
Thanks for your time.