Description:
The PICkit 2 Programmer/Debugger by FARESPCB is a compact, USB-driven development tool designed for rapid programming and in-circuit debugging of Microchip® Flash-based PIC® microcontrollers using the ICSP™ interface. Built on the PIC18F2550 USB microcontroller and featuring dual 24LC512 memory chips, it operates both as a traditional PC-controlled programmer and as a standalone field programmer via Programmer-To-Go (PTG) mode. With an integrated direct USB Type-A connector, status LEDs, and target voltage supply capabilities, it provides an efficient, portable solution for firmware developers, educators, and production line deployment.
Key Features:
- Dual Operation Modes: Supports normal PC-controlled software programming/debugging (MPLAB® IDE compatible) and standalone Programmer-To-Go (PTG) mode via the onboard PROG button.
- Integrated USB Type-A Interface: Direct plug-in design eliminates the need for extra USB cables.
- Standalone Memory Storage: Dual 64KB (24LC512) memory chips store firmware images for field updates and production programming without a PC.
- In-Circuit Debugging (ICD): Hardware debugging functions including run/halt control, single-stepping, breakpoint placement, and register/RAM monitoring.
- LED Status Indicators: Visual indicators for Power (PWR), Target Power (TGT), and Activity/Error status (BSY).
- Onboard Power Generation: Supplies target supply voltage ($V_{DD}$) ranging from 2.5V to 5.0V for low-power circuits.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification | Source / Notes |
| Master Microcontroller | Microchip PIC18F2550 | Onboard master MCU |
| Memory Chips | 2x 24LC512 (Dual 64KB banks) | Stores PTG firmware images |
| Host Interface | USB Type-A Male (Direct connection) | Supports standard USB extension cables |
| USB Input Voltage | 4.5V – 5.25V (5.0V Typical) | USB Bus powered |
| Programmer Current Consumption | 30mA – 100mA (50mA Typical) | Operating current range |
| Target Power Output Voltage ($V_{DD}$) | 2.5V – 5.0V | Configurable voltage output |
| Max Target Power Output Current | 100mA | Low-power target circuits only |
| Target Interface | 6-Pin ICSP Header | Pins: AUX, PGC, PGD, GND, VDD, VPP |
| Device Family Support | Baseline, Midrange, PIC18, PIC18F_J, PIC18F_K, PIC24, dsPIC30/33, PIC32, EEPROMs, MCP250xx, HCS | Microchip Flash-based controllers |
Package Contents:
- 1x PICkit 2 Programmer/Debugger unit
- 1x USB Type-A Male to Type-A Female Extension Cable
- 1x 6-Pin ICSP Cable (2.54mm XH Connector)
Download