Microchip Technology MPLAB REAL ICE - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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MPLAB
®
REAL ICE
™
IN-CIRCUIT
EMULATOR USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7
1.2 MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator Defined .............................................. 7
1.3 How the MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator Helps You ........................... 7
1.4 MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator Kit Components ................................ 8
Chapter 2. Operation
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
2.2 MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator vs.
MPLAB ICE 2000/4000 Emulators ........................................................... 9
2.3 MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator vs. MPLAB ICD 2 Debugger ............. 9
2.4 System Configurations ................................................................................. 10
2.5 Communication Connections ....................................................................... 13
2.6 Debug Mode ................................................................................................. 17
2.7 Requirements For Debug Mode ................................................................... 17
2.8 Program Mode .............................................................................................. 19
2.9 Resources Used by the MPLAB REAL ICE In-Circuit Emulator ................... 20
Chapter 3. Installation
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 21
3.2 Installing the Software .................................................................................. 21
3.3 Installing the USB Device Drivers ................................................................ 21
3.4 Selecting Target Communications ............................................................... 21
3.5 Connecting the Logic Probes ....................................................................... 22
3.6 Connecting and Powering the Emulator ....................................................... 22
3.7 Connecting and Powering the Target ........................................................... 22
Chapter 4. General Setup
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Starting the MPLAB IDE Software ................................................................ 23
4.3 Creating a Project ......................................................................................... 24
4.4 Viewing the Project ....................................................................................... 24
4.5 Building the Project ...................................................................................... 24
4.6 Setting Configuration Bits ............................................................................. 24
4.7 Setting the Emulator as the Debugger or Programmer ................................ 25
4.8 Settings Dialog ............................................................................................. 25