>
> What I'm looking for is something that will take a HEX
> file--and any other necessry info and not change it
> (MPLAB likes to turn Debug mode back on and other
> antics) and program the device via ICSP (In-circuit
> serial programming).   Ideally it would
> be upgradeable as Microchip invents new parts.  Maybe
> Microchip makes what we need.
>
> It doesn't have to be zero cost, either.  It does
> have to be reliable and simple.
>
Our Contract Manufacturer uses a LabTool 48XP Universal Programmer
(www.labtool.com) for all our PICs.  It will verify at multiple voltage
levels, serialize, check IDs etc. etc. They sell gang programmers also.
Carey


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