Martin, Yes, capacitors, layout and power is according to MCHIP requirements (see my answer to Alan). Perhaps the only difference is ICD3, being a reliable option when compared to Pickit3. Regards, Ariel Rocholl On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Martin Klingensmith wrot= e: > On 3/11/2014 7:21 AM, Ariel Rocholl wrote: > > I am reluctant to get an ICD3 just to find out the behavior is > > the same... > > > > Does anybody have different experience than this? any insight? > > Ariel, > I've used an ICD3 for several years and never had an issue programming > these parts. > Are you using the recommended ceramic capacitors for the core voltage > regulator? > How are the PICs being powered? > At first thought it seems like this is a bypassing problem. > > - > Martin K > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .