MPLAB PICkit 4 Help

MPLAB PICkit™ 4 In-Circuit Debugger

The debugger consists of an internal main board and an external Micro-B USB connector and an 8-pin SIL connector. On the face of the debugger enclosure is an indicator light strip and a push button located under the logo.

Figure: MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger

1.	Lanyard Connection - An opening through the top and side for a lanyard (not included) to be attached.

2.	Emergency Recovery Button - If needed, this recessed button is used for Recovery Boot Mode.

3.	Micro-B USB Connector - Used to connect the MPLAB PICkit 4 to the computer with the supplied USB cable.

4.	Indicator Light Strip - Displays the operational modes of the MPLAB PICkit 4 in-circuit debugger (see “Indicator Light Strip”).

5.	Button Area - The area in the center of the shield logo is used for the Programmer-To-Go option and for invoking the bootloader mode (see “How to Invoke the Bootloader Mode”).

6.	Pin 1 Marker - This designates the pin 1 location for proper connector alignment.

7.	Programming Connector - The connector is an 8-pin SIL header (0.100" spacing) that connects to the target device. See Table: Pinouts for Debug Interfaces for the pinout specifications.

8.	MicroSDHC Card Slot - The microSDHC card slot supports a large variety of microSDHC cards with various speed requirements.

Microchip Support Help Updated: 2019-09-24 09:36:23Z Help Page: 71