MPLAB PICkit Basic In-Circuit Debugger For Microchip Devices

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Primary User Guide

MPLAB PICkit Basic In-Circuit Debugger for Microchip Devices – Low-Cost High-Performance Programming Tool: Efficient debugging and development for PIC, AVR, dsPIC, and SAM MCUs

The MPLAB PICkit Basic is an ultra-low-cost, lightweight, and high-performance programming and debugging tool designed for developers working with Microchip PIC and AVR MCUs, dsPIC DSCs, and SAM Arm Cortex-M based MCUs and MPUs. With its USB Type-C interface, wide debugging protocol support, and compatibility with MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB IPE, VS Code extensions, and third-party IDEs like IAR Embedded Workbench, it offers a complete solution for both educational and professional environments. Engineered for flexibility, the PICkit Basic provides high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity, multiple debugging interfaces including 4-wire JTAG, SWD, UPDI, PDI, SPI, debugWIRE, TPI, and ICSP, and supports full-target-MCU speed debugging with hardware/software breakpoints. Its compact, portable design makes it ideal for classrooms, labs, and field use. With features like automatic device selection, easy firmware recovery, color-coded labeling, and included adapters, it simplifies setup and accelerates the development workflow.

Key Features:

• Broad Compatibility: Supports PIC, AVR, dsPIC DSCs, and SAM Arm Cortex-M based MCUs and MPUs.

• Simple Connectivity:

  • USB Type-C interface for easy connection.

  • High-speed USB 2.0 with up to 480 Mbps data transfer.

• Flexible Target Connection:

  • 8-pin single in-line header with flying leads.

  • Supports 4-wire JTAG, SWD, UPDI, PDI, SPI, debugWIRE, and TPI.

  • Backward compatible with 2-wire JTAG and ICSP.

• Convenient Adapters: Includes adapter to convert from 8-pin inline to standard 10-pin Arm SWD connector.

• Versatile Software Compatibility:

  • Works with MPLAB X IDE, MPLAB IPE, MPLAB VS Code extensions.

  • Compatible with IAR Embedded Workbench via CMSIS-DAP.

• Advanced Debugging:

  • Full-target-MCU speed debugging.

  • Multiple hardware/software breakpoints.

  • Stopwatch and source file debugging support.

• Enhanced User Experience:

  • Push-button firmware recovery.

  • Automatic device selection.

  • Color-coded label for simplified setup.

• Portable & Lightweight: Compact design for use in classrooms, labs, and field development environments.

Package Contents:

• MPLAB PICkit Basic In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer
• USB Type-C cable 
• 8-pin SIL connector with color coded wires
• Arm SWD Adapter Board (8-pin to 10-pin)
• Adapter Flat Cable (10-Pin)
• Two MPLAB PICkit Basic In-Circuit Debugger/Programmer stickers