MPLAB ICD 3 Setup

Last modified by Microchip on 2023/11/09 09:10

The MPLAB ICD 3 is first connected to a USB port on your computer and then to the development board. To do so, follow these steps:

MPLAB ICD3 Connections

Connect the USB cable to the ICD 3.

MPLAB ICD3 USB Connection

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Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.

Computer USB Connection

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Install the PIC® Microcontroller on your development board.

40-pin DIP MCU

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Connect the RJ11 cable to the ICD 3.

MPLAB ICD3 RJ11 Connection

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Connect the ICD 3 RJ11 cable to the programming port on your development board.

Demonstration Board RJ11 Connection

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Connect power to your development board.

Note: The ICD 3 can power a development board but we recommend you power the board separately until you are familiar with the tool and the limitations of providing power through the ICD 3.

Demonstration Board Power Connection

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