The PIC KIT3 is a versatile incircuit programmer and debugger designed for Microchip PIC and dsPIC microcontrollers. Featuring offline programming capability and USB connectivity, this programmer supports a wide range of devices from 8bit to 32-bit PIC MCUs. Perfect for development, prototyping, and production programming applications.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB Full Speed (12 Mbits/s) [citation:2] |
| Target Voltage Support | 2.0V - 6.0V [citation:2] |
| Programming Interface | ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) [citation:5] |
| Target Connector | RJ11 (6pin) [citation:2] |
| Supported MCU Families | PIC10/12/16/18/24/32, dsPIC [citation:11] |
| Offline Programming | Yes (ProgrammertoGo) [citation:2] |
| IDE Compatibility | MPLAB IDE and MPLAB X IDE [citation:1] |
| Protection Features | Overvoltage and shortcircuit monitor [citation:1] |
| Diagnostic LEDs | Power, Busy, Error [citation:6] |
| Firmware Upgrade | Via PC/web download [citation:1] |
= Key Features =
Offline Programming Program devices without PC connection using Programmerto-Go mode [citation:12]
Wide Device Support - Compatible with most PIC and dsPIC microcontrollers [citation:11]
Low Voltage Support - Works with targets from 2.0V to 6.0V [citation:2]
OverVoltage Protection Built-in monitor prevents target damage [citation:1]
MPLAB Compatible - Works with MPLAB IDE and MPLAB X IDE [citation:5]
ICSP Interface - Standard debug connector compatible with ICD2, ICD3 [citation:2]
USB Interface - Full speed 12 Mbits/s connection to host PC [citation:10]
Diagnostic LEDs - Visual status indicators for power, busy, and error [citation:6]
The PIC KIT3 supports offline programming (ProgrammertoGo) for production environments [citation:12]:
PIC10, PIC12, PIC16, PIC18, PIC24, PIC32, dsPIC30, dsPIC33 families [citation:11]
# Programming Adapter Support
| ICSP Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| MCLR/VPP | Programming Voltage |
| VDD | Target Power (2.0-6.0V) |
| VSS | Ground |
| PGD/ICSPDAT | Data |
| PGC/ICSPCLK | Clock |
= Why Choose PIC KIT3? =
√ Supports online debugging and simulation
√ Program up to 512K byte Flash [citation:2]
√ Real-time execution and breakpoint debugging [citation:2]
√ Freeze peripherals at breakpoint [citation:2]
√ Free MPLAB IDE included [citation:2]
The PIC KIT3 delivers reliable programming and debugging for PIC microcontrollers at an affordable price. Perfect for development, education, and production programming.
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