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MPLAB® PICkit™ 4
In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer
Summary
The MPLAB® PICkit™ 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer allows fast and easy debugging and
programming of PIC® Flash Microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC®, Digital Signal Controllers
(DSCs) using the powerful graphical user interface of MPLAB X Integrated Development Envi-
ronment (IDE). The MPLAB PICkit 4 connects to your PC using a hi-speed 2.0 USB interface
and can be connected to the target via the 8-pin single in-line header. The connector uses
two device I/O pins and the reset line to implement in-circuit debugging and In-Circuit Serial
Programming™ capability. An additional micro SD card slot and the ability to be self-powered
from the target means you can take your code with you and program on the go.
The MPLAB PICkit 4 programs faster than its predecessor and comes ready to support PIC and dsPIC devices. Along with a
wider target voltage, the MPLAB PICkit 4 supports advanced interfaces such as 4-wire JTAG and Serial Wire Debug with stream-
ing Data Gateway, while being backward compatible for demo boards, headers and target systems using 2-wire JTAG and ICSP.
The MPLAB PICkit 4 has the performance you need to program and debug today's devices, while adding new features that
provide flexibility for the future.
Advantages
• Matches silicon clocking speed
• Automatically programs as fast as the device will allow
• Target voltage of 1.20V to 5.5V
• Wide target voltage supports a variety of devices
• Can supply up to 50 mA to the target
• Option to be self-powered from the target (2.7V to 5.5V)
• Minimal current consumption at <100 µA from target
• Portable USB-powered
• Powered by a high-speed USB 2.0, no external power
required
• CE and RoHS-compliant
• 8-pin single in-line header
• Supports advanced interfaces such as 4-wire JTAG and
Serial Wire Debug with streaming Data Gateway
• Compatibility
• Backward compatible for demo boards, headers and
target systems using 2-wire JTAG and ICSP
• Programmer-to-Go (PTG) support*
• SD card slot to hold program data
• Program the target by pressing on the logo
• Cost effective
• Features and performance at a fraction of the cost of
comparable debugger/programmers
• Ease of maintenance and feature upgrade
• Add new device support and features by installing the
latest version of MPLAB X IDE, which is available as a
free download at www.microchip.com/MPLABX
*Feature will be added with a firmware upgrade
www.microchip.com/pickit4
Products Supported
The MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer supports most PIC MCUs and dsPIC DSCs, and firmware is continually be-
ing upgraded to add support for new devices. For the most current list of supported parts, review the latest release notes located
in MPLAB X IDE. As new device firmware is released, it can be downloaded free of charge at www.microchip.com.
Host System Requirements
• Available USB port
• Microsoft Windows® 7 or later, MAC OS X® and Linux® operating systems
Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
PG164140
MPLAB® PICkitTM 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer Kit
This kit includes:
• One MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer
• One USB Cable
Availability
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