On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 9:37 PM, V G wrote: > 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 ICD= 3. >> 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? > Also, what is REAL ICE? I might get one of these things. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .