Microchip ICD3 is released today.

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funnynypd

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28 Oct 2008 2:41 icd3 clone

MPLAB ICD 3 has improved speed as compared with MPLAB ICD 2 and supports most Microchip PIC and dsPIC devices.
Features

* Real-time Debugging - MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is designed to support high-speed processors running at maximum speeds, allowing embedded engineers to debug applications on their own hardware in real time.
* Ruggedized Probe Interface - Protection circuitries are added to the probe drivers to guard the probe kit from power surges from the target. Vdd and Vpp voltage monitors protect against over-voltage conditions, and all lines have over-current protection. The unit can provide power to a target (up to 100 ma).
* Microchip Standard Connectivity - MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger employs a standard Microchip debugging connector (RJ-11).
* Portable, USB-powered and RoHS-Compliant - Housed in a small (3.7" x.8") and attractive enclosure, the MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is powered by the USB port, so an external power adapter is not required. MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is CE and RoHS-compliant.
* High Speed Programming - Fast programming allows both quick firmware reload for fast debugging and for in-circuit re-programming. Programming times are improved up to 15x over MPLAB ICD 2.
* Low Voltage Emulation - MPLAB ICD 3 supports target supply voltages from 2.0 to 5.5 volts.
* Test Interface Module - Included with every MPLAB ICD 3 is a test module to test I/O lines to confirm the unit is working properly.
* Ease of Maintenance and Feature Upgrade - Adding new device support and advanced features to MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is as simple as installing later versions of the MPLAB IDE, downloadable free. MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger is field upgradeable through a firmware download from MPLAB IDE.
* Low Cost - MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger breaks the price barrier for a complete and advanced in-circuit debugger, offering new ways to interact with and debug applications at a fraction of the cost of traditional emulator systems.
* Powerful Debugging - High powered debugging with MPLAB IDE, supporting multiple breakpoints, stopwatch, source code file debugging in MPLAB’s editor for quick program modification/debug.

Products Supported
MPLAB® ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer supports most Flash PIC MCUs and dsPIC DSCs. For the current list of supported parts, review the latest release notes located in the MPLAB IDE and attached below. The firmware is continually being updated to add support for new devices.
For more info:
http://www.microchip.com/icd3
http://forum.microchip.com/tm.aspx?m=376370

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Arutan1453

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29 Oct 2008 22:16 microchip icd3

Hi,

Does anyone want to launch the "ICD3 Clone" topic ?! Wink

funnynypd

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29 Oct 2008 23:03 icd 3 clone

not a easy job.
The ICD3 involve dsPIC33F and Spartan FPGA. Though the hardware are relatively easy to clone, the related software and future update support is not so easy.

But, everything is possible.

pigyong801

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31 Oct 2008 2:50 icd2 icd3

funnynypd wrote:

ICD3 involve NET227X and PIC18F8xxx

folks

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31 Oct 2008 3:22 mplab icd3

pigyong801 wrote:

funnynypd wrote:

ICD3 involve NET227X and PIC18F8xxx

where you find it?

pigyong801

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31 Oct 2008 6:26 icd 3 microchip

folks wrote:

pigyong801 wrote:

funnynypd wrote:

ICD3 involve NET227X and PIC18F8xxx

where you find it?

1.NET227x
RealICEBULK.inf

Microchip="Microchip Technology, Inc."
NC_DISPLAYNAME="MPLAB HS USB client driver"
NC_DESCRIPTION="Exposes user-mode API to read, write and control USB device"
MFGNAME="Microchip Technology, Inc."
INSTDISK="NetChip Distribution Media"
CLASSNAME="MPLAB REAL ICE (MicroChip)"
VID_04D8&PID_9004.DeviceDesc="Microchip 'MPLAB REAL ICE'"
VID_04D8&PID_9009.DeviceDesc="Microchip 'MPLAB ICD3'"

2. fpg (ICD3_fpga_00_020126.mcs)

3.PIC18F8xxxx is not used but dspf33

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funnynypd

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31 Oct 2008 17:24 icd3 microchip

Microchip won't have them in stock until Nov-20-2008.
So it take a while if you want to get one.

Added after 3 hours 12 minutes:

There is a rumor saying ICD3 is a stripe-down version of realICE. Both use Spartan FPGA. ICD3 keeps the high performance of realICE but is lot cheaper.

Arutan1453

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31 Oct 2008 18:00 icd 3

Sh..t !
So Microchip gave the firmware of the ICD2, what about the firmware of this dsPIC33 ??
Also, I think FPGA isn't reproducible without vhdl file...

Poor of amateur of me... I must to save money if I want to use it... or to wait some genius men..

funnynypd

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31 Oct 2008 18:05 pic icd3

well, Microchip is very good on marketing their development tools, here is their production roadmap:
Microchip ICD3 is released today.

funnynypd

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09 Dec 2008 3:26 mplab icd 3 clone

Here is a Universal Programmer be compatible with ICD3:

For more detail, please check the following product link and User manual:
http://www.auelectronics.com/Hardware-MiniLab.htm
http://www.auelectronics.com/UserManual-MiniLab.htm
Microchip ICD3 is released today.