The '74 is such an integrated, glue-less, stand-alone device
       that if you already have a programmer for it, there really
       isn't much of a need for a development board.

       However, if it's a demonstration board you're after then the
       PICDEM-2 from Microchip is the simple choice.  It's got a few
       pushbuttons, RS232 interface, potentiometer, serial EEPROM
       (I2C), connection headers for an LCD module & keypad, as well
       as a prototyping grid area.  It comes with a few sample
       programs as well.  Contact your local Microchip rep for more
       info.

       If you are looking to do some in-circuit emulation, the
       PICMaster from Microchip wins hands-down in terms of features &
       performance, but not price (a few thousand US bucks).  For
       under a grand US, you could go for the ICEPIC emulation system,
       which is pretty good but misses out on a lot of the features
       many developers consider essential.  And there are probably a
       dozen or so third-party in-circuit emulators out there on the
       market by now.

       -Ed V.



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Subject: 16C74 development board
Author:  pic microcontroller discussion list <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU> at
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Date:    5/20/96 2:16 PM


Hi All,

Can anyone recommend a development board for a 16C74 chip? It does not have to
 have a programmer built in as I already have one.

Thanks, in advance.

Peter Shoebridge