As I read it (and as the picture in Microchip DIRECT shows) The AC162053 *includes* the PIC16F648A-ICD. And the combined thing is also called "Board Assembly Number 02-01695". So what is needed, as far as I understand, is only this item: http://www.microchipdirect.com/productsearch.aspx?Keywords=3DAC162053 jana1972@centrum.cz wrote 2011-10-25 08:18: > Thanks ALL for the reply > > Can anyone please let me know what exactly( order numbers) I need to buy > so that I am able to debug PIC16F628A? > > > In Microchip docs I found out that I would need > 1.Header AC162053 > 2. ICE/ICD Device PIC16F648A-ICD > 3 Board Assembly Number 02-01695 ( is that MPLAB ICD2 or MPLAB REAL ICE?) > > Are they all needed( if I already have PICkit3 ? > ANd where can I buy them all? > > @Dwayne >> Be sure to purchase at least two of them - > By "at least two of them"do you mean for the exactly the same models or > two for different models? > > > Thanks > L. > > > > that lets you keep working >> if you 'Oops' the module. Do note that these modules are covered >> under Microchip's SAR program, which means that you can get them fixed >> for free if you do make a mistake and fry one. Basically, you open a >> support ticket at Microchip's support website, they eventually get >> around to talking to you about the problem (which is easy if you have a >> 2nd unit that is currently working properly), then they send you a >> replacement along with shipping instructions for returning the defective >> unit. >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> dwayne >> >> -- >> Dwayne Reid >> Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA >> (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax >> www.trinity-electronics.com >> Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing >> >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ& list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > > --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .