Microchip announces the MPLAB ICD 3 - a development tool that supports in-circuit programming and debugging of Microchip’s Flash-based 8-bit PIC microcontrollers, and its entire line of 16- and 32-bit MCUs and 16-bit dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). Flash MCU programming times are 15X or faster than the current generation. Key features include up to 1,000 software breakpoints, 2-5.5V operation, a ruggedised target interface for increased protection from over-voltage and over-current, internal memory for program storage, and 100mA of target current support.

The MPLAB ICD 3 includes a diagnostic Test Interface Module to assist users with system troubleshooting and failure isolation, RJ-11 and USB 2.0 cables, a CD containing the MPLAB IDE with full documentation and a reference poster.