ICD (In -Circuit Debugger)

An all-in-one debugger/programmer solution: MPLAB® ICD 2 is a low cost, real-time debugger and programmer for selected PIC® MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs. Using Microchip Technology's proprietary In-Circuit Debug functions, programs can be downloaded, executed in real time and examined in detail with the debug functions of MPLAB. Set watch variables and breakpoints from symbolic labels in C or assembly source code, and single step through C source lines or into assembly code. MPLAB ICD 2 can also be used as a development programmer for supported MCUs.

Features

• USB (Full Speed 2 M bits/s) & RS-232 interface to host PC
• Real time background debugging
• MPLAB IDE GUI (free copy included)
• Built in over-voltage/short circuit monitor
• Firmware upgradeable from PC
• Totally enclosed
• Supports low voltage to 2.0 volts. (2.0 to 6.0 range)
• Diagnostic LEDs (Power, Busy, Error)
• Reading/Writing memory space and EEDATA areas of target microcontroller
• Programs configuration bits
• Erase of program memory space with verification
• Peripheral freeze-on-halt stops timers at breakpoints

Important Note: MPLAB ICD 2 requires minimal design guidelines be followed to ensure stable communications between the unit and the target. Check the below link for useful tips:
http://www.microchip.com/icd2help