Microchip Technology, Inc. Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers DV003001

The PICSTART Plus Programmer is a low-cost development kit designed for programming Microchip's PICmicro MCUs, supporting DIP packages up to 40 pins, with optional capabilities for 68 and 84 PLCC packages. It operates on any PC-compatible system running Microsoft Windows and integrates with the MPLAB IDE, which includes an editor, assembler, and simulator. This development system allows users to read, program, and verify EPROM and EEPROM memory, as well as configuration bits. It features a user-friendly interface for displaying, editing, and transferring device contents. The kit comes complete with a serial communication cable, a 9V power supply, a device sample, and comprehensive documentation on a CD-ROM. Additionally, it includes the PICC Lite C compiler for introductory programming in C. The PICSTART Plus Programmer is intended for development purposes and is not recommended for production environments. It is equipped with ESD protection and is suitable for engineers looking for a flexible and affordable tool for developing with Microchip's MCU families.