On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Funny NYPD wrote: > Our recent experience with PK3 on18FxxKxx parts is negative. > > Though the MPLAB claims ICD2 supports 18FxxKxx parts, but it will need > circuit modification on application boards because > ICD2 circuit doesn't support 9V VPP (special requirement on new 18FxxKxx > parts), this leaves us no much choice but get new programmer, either PK3 = or > ICD3. > > Luckily, we bought an ICD3 at the same time with a PK3 (just in case PK3 > doesn't work as it claimed). > > The ICD3 is fast and works every time. The PK3 simply cannot link to the > target board at all. Both use external powered boards. > > Not sure if we got a brand-new defect PK3 or there are some tricks needs > being implemented. > > For aged parts, we use in-house developed BB0703 (A enhanced PK2 product)= .. > For new parts which will not be supported by PK2, we will stick with ICD3= .. > And our 50 mil pogo-pin cable works very well on ICD3 too. > I never really understood what the ICD(3) is. I know the PICKIT(2/3) is a PIC programmer and debugger. What is the ICD3? I know it's an "in circuit debugger", but is that all? Can it program the PIC as well? (must be the case). What advantages does it have over the PICKIT3? --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .