Icd2 Pickit2 Pic Kit 3 Programming Adapter Board Universal Programmer

This universal programming adapter board acts as a crucial bridge between Microchip’s popular development programmers (such as the PICkit 2, PICkit 3, ICD2, or ICD3) and the vast array of modern surface-mount (SMD) PIC microcontrollers that are too small or difficult to solder onto a prototype board. The primary challenge with these tiny chips (in packages like TSSOP, QFN, SSOP, DFN, etc.) is physically connecting the programmer’s pins to the correct microcontroller pins for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP). This adapter solves that by providing a stable, reliable connection point.

The heart of the board is a ZMorph-style socket, which is a configurable Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. By placing small jumper wires or switches according to a provided pinout diagram, you can map the programmer’s five key ICSP signals (VPP/MCLR, VDD, VSS, PGD, PGC) to any pin on the socket, accommodating virtually any PIC microcontroller pinout. This eliminates the need to build a custom programming header for every new project or chip type, saving significant time and effort for developers, engineers, and serious hobbyists. It is a passive device, meaning it does not contain any active electronics; it simply routes signals from your external programmer to the target chip.

• Extreme Versatility: Supports a wide range of PIC microcontrollers in various SMD packages (TSSOP, SOIC, SSOP, QFN, DFN, etc.) through its configurable ZIF socket.

• Protects Your Chips: The ZIF socket allows you to insert and remove chips easily without bending pins.

• Saves Time & Money: Eliminates the need to design and solder a custom programming adapter for every new SMD chip you use.

• Universal Compatibility: Designed to work with the standard 6-pin ICSP interface of Microchip’s most common programmers (PICkit 2, PICkit 3, ICD2, ICD3).

• Clear Labeling: The board is typically well-labeled with connection points for power, ground, and the ICSP data lines.

• Essential for Development: An indispensable tool for anyone actively developing or prototyping with Microchip’s SMD PIC microcontrollers.