Can PICKIT2 program on 16F84 ??

[ksay2k]

Hi all,
I got a problem that PICKIT2(clone) could not catch the 16F84....
I tested my PICKIT2 with 16F84A, 16F628 and 18F2550, these are worked very well but 16F84 chip isn`t be caught. I`m wondering PICKIT2 isn`t originally capable of programming with 16F84 or else.

Many thanks

 

[bigdogguru]

The PICKIT2 does not officially support the 16F84.

Check this list for supported devices:

**broken link removed**

As you can see it supports the 16F84A, but not the 16F84.

However there is a possible fix:

PICKIT2 and 16F84 workaround

Another Discussion of the Problem

Of course this fix is not supported by Microchip.

Hope this helps.

 

[Nick C.]

I noticed this as well recently. I realize that the 'F84 is a very old, obsolete part, but you would think that Microchip would add support for such an incredibly popular chip.