I have a PicStart Plus programmer which can program PIC16F877 but it doesnt have the F877A listed in its list of supported processors , I tried programming the PIC16F877A using a ISCP connector but I'm only able to programme the chip only once, if I try to "verify" I get errors. Can someone tell me whats the difference between the two chips and is there a procedure to program the F877A using the PicStartPlus with only F877 in its list ???
Thanks in advance.
You can check / upgrade your programmers firmware:
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I don't know if that firmware supports 877A-types, but it's worth a try.
If that doesn't help you should contact mirochip.
Hi,
Pic 16f877A is having 2 Analogue Comparators,which 877 does not have. Moreover,for internal structural difference, to program both, 2 seperate programming softwares to be included in the main programming software. One will not suffice to program both. Thanks.