On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM, V G wrote: >> 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 circui= t >> 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. This is an one page overview. http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=3DSS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=3D= 2519¶m=3Den534451&page=3DwwwdevMPLABEmulatorDebuggers ICD 3 is really very good when dealing with bigger PICs. I have not used Real ICE but you can think it as a higher-end ICD3. Both of them are using high speed USB and have FPGA inside to speed up many things. REAL ICE, despited its name, is not an ICE (in-circuit emulator). Microchip ICE 2000 an ICE4000 are real ICE. --=20 Xiaofan --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .