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Microchip Releases Updated Programmer and Debugger Development Tools
Next-generation MPLAB® ICD 5 and MPLAB® PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debuggers/programmers offer new ways to program and connect CHANDLER, Ariz., May 18, 2023 (GLOBE
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[{"type":"text","content":"Next-generation MPLAB® ICD 5 and MPLAB® PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debuggers/programmers offer new ways to program and connect\nCHANDLER, Ariz., May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As programming and debugging continue to be vital—and manually time consuming—processes for embedded designers, Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) has launched two tools offering fast, affordable and convenient solutions. The new MPLAB® ICD 5 and MPLAB PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debuggers/programmers both feature remote programming capabilities for an enhanced user experience. The MPLAB ICD 5 in-circuit debugger/programmer offers advanced connectivity and power options for developers of designs based on PIC®, AVR® and SAM devices and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). Because it reduces the need for power cables, this development tool can be used in environments where efficient use of space is necessary. Powered by a USB Type-C® connection to a PC or Power over Ethernet (PoE)+, the MPLAB ICD 5 in-circuit programming and debugging tool is fast, flexible and convenient. PoE+ allows the device to be powered by the same cables that are used for data communication without the need for additional power cords. In addition to the flexibility that PoE+ offers, the Ethernet connection allows for remote development and isolation from environmental conditions. Remote debugging and programming over Ethernet, power monitoring to optimize designs for power, and integration with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) systems provide a feature-rich development experience bolstered by the strengths of the hardware and connection capabilities. Users can reduce their development time by using Arm® Single Wire Output (SWO) trace and a variety of programming and debugging interfaces. “The MPLAB ICD 5 in-circuit debugger/programmer expands Microchip’s mid-range debugger portfolio to provide additional capabilities and high-end features often reserved for more expensive products,” said Rodger Richey, Senior Director of Microchip’s Development Systems business unit. “The cutting-edge hardware and wireless connectivity options make this tool extremely versatile and easy to use when designing a variety of applications.” The MPLAB PICkit™ 5 in-circuit debugger/programmer is a more flexible version of its predecessor and can be used both while connected to a computer w...