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PIC Key


USB In Circuit PIC Programmer with Integrated In Circuit Debugging (ICD)

Version 2 now available - cheaper and more capable


Our in-circuit programmer for PIC's operates on the PC USB port, requires no additional power supply and the programmer application runs under Windows XP and Vista. Operates on a simple 6 pin SIL connector and includes the FED In Circuit Debugger. Available with USB lead and plug, or with a USB socket so you can use your own lead.


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Leaded Version (USB plug on the other end of the lead)

USB Socketed version - use your own lead

As an in circuit programmer the PIC KEY will handle serially programmed PICmicro® MCU devices. Will program (among others): PIC 12Cxx, PIC10Fxx, PIC 16Cxx, PIC 16Fxx, PIC 18Fxxx and upgradeable to newer devices as they become available. For latest versions of the PC software please see Updates

For full details of In Circuit Debugging support see our ICD pages. The PIC Key can also power the circuit for programming purposes at 5V. PIC Key 2 is up to 10 times faster than the original PIC Key (but is fully compatible with it), uses an active debugging interface (which is much more reliable for In Circuit Debugging) and is considerably cheaper than the original PIC Key.

KeyZIF MedYou can also purchase a ZIF socket adaptor so that the PIC Key can be used as a standalone programmer, in this device you can program 8, 14, 18, 20, 28 and 40 pin devices in a standard multi-width ZIF socket.

 

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Key shown connected to our development board
(note the PIC Key connector is not included with the development board)

Pin Out :

6 pins on a 0.1" pitch

  • 1 - MCLR
  • 2 - Vdd
  • 3 - Gnd
  • 4 - Program Data
  • 5 - Program Clock
  • 6 - In Circuit Debugging Pin

Prices and Ordering

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