Microchip Technology MPLAB ICD 5 - Hardware Specification; Debugger Unit; Power Specifications; Indicator Lights (LEDs)

Hardware Specicaon
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10. Hardware Specicaon
The following sections provide details about the MPLAB ICD 5 unit and related hardware.
10.1 Debugger Unit
The MPLAB ICD 5 in-circuit debugger unit is rated as:
• Class A device in a laboratory environment.
• Category C device in a home or oce environment.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C - 70°C.
10.2 Power Specicaons
Unit power can be provided by:
• Ethernet connection using Power over Ethernet (PoE). This can also provide power to the target
up to 1A.
• USB-C connection. This can also provide power to the target, but the amount provided will
depend on the PC host. When connected, the debugger will determine what can be provided. If
<3A is available, MPLAB X IDE will alert the user that the full target power (3A) cannot be supplied.
Related Links
3.1. Power and Self Test
10.3 Indicator Lights (LEDs)
The top of MPLAB ICD 5 unit has two light pipes butted against to each other, each illuminated by an
LED.
The expected start-up sequence for the debugger is:
1. Purple - steady on for approximately 3 seconds.
2. Blue - ashing for approximately 2 seconds while the debugger runs a power-on self-test.
3. Blue - steady on. The debugger is ready.
The following table advises how to read the indicator lights.
Table 10-1. LED and Bootloader Error Descripons
LED 1 LED 2 Description
Normal Modes
Blue Blue Power is connected; debugger in
standby; Network ready to connect
White Blue Network connected
White, slow blink Blue MPLAB X IDE/MPLAB IPE has initiated
communication with ICD 5 over the
network