The firmware of this programmer is fully upgradeable as new devices are released and updates to the firmware can be easily downloaded via Microchip's official website. PIC-MCP-USB has a gold plated 40 pin ZIF socket which accepts all types of DIP PIC microcontrollers - making it very comfortable for bare chip programming. This is the perfect solution for the new computers without a RS232 port as it generates RS232 signals and power supply from the USB port.

It's MPLAB compatible and MPLAB recognizes PIC-MCP-USB as Picstart+. Learn how to use MPLAB Code Configurator to quickly configure your I2C bus, send/receive data. PIC-MCP-USB is a low-cost alternative of Picstart+. It is also fully compatible with Microchip's MPLAB IDE software and therefore can program most popular PIC Microcontrollers. Learn the basics of I2C communication with PIC microcontroller. A professional yet compact USB PIC Programmer offering a 20-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket for easy programming of most Microchip PIC Flash devices that do not require Low-Voltage Programming.This PIC Programmer uses a convenient USB port for connection to the computer as opposed to the traditional Serial port, therefore eliminating the need for a separate power supply as power is taken directly from the USB port.The PIC Programmer also offers In-circuit programming through a standard 6-pin ICSP connector as well as a built-in 20-pin ZIF socket for easy programming of most PICs of up to 20-pins right on the programmer.The PIC Programmer is 100% compatible with PICkit 2 interface, with the added advantage that it incorporates a ZIF socket for easy insertion and removal of the PIC and therefore can be used as a production programmer as well as an experimental programmer.

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