PICkit
TM
2 USER’S GUIDE
© 2006 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51553B-page 7
Chapter 1. PICkit™ 2 Overview
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter introduces the PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer and describes the
PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer features and menu functions.
1.2 HIGHLIGHTS
This chapter discusses:
• The PICkit™ 2 Contents
• The PICkit™ 2 Overview
• PICkit™ 2 Programming Software
1.3 PICkit™ 2 MICROCONTROLLER PROGRAMMER CONTENTS
The PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer Kit contains the following items:
1. The PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer
2. USB cable
3. PICkit™ 2 Starter Kit CD ROM
1.4 INTRODUCING THE PICkit™ 2 MICROCONTROLLER PROGRAMMER
The PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer is a low-cost development programmer. It
is capable of programming most of Microchip’s Flash microcontrollers. For specific
products supported, see the README file included on the PICkit™ 2 Starter Kit CD
ROM.
The PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer Operating System (firmware) can be easily
upgraded from the programming software. New device support can be added by
updating the operating system. The latest firmware is available on Microchip’s web site
at www.microchip.com.
Note: The PICkit™ 2 Microcontroller Programmer is intended for development
programming. For production programming, please consider the MPLAB
PM3 Programmer or other third party programmers designed for the
production environment.
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