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Supported Devices (see below for specific notes)

• MCV08A, MCV14A, MCV18A, MCV28A
• PIC10F200, PIC10F202, PIC10F204, PIC10F206, PIC10F220, PIC10F222
• PIC12C508, PIC12C508A, PIC12C509, PIC12C509A, PIC12C671, PIC12C672, PIC12CE518, PIC12CE519, PIC12CE673, PIC12CE674, PIC12F508, PIC12F509, PIC12F510, PIC12F519, PIC12F609, PIC12F615, PIC12F629, PIC12F635, PIC12F675, PIC12F683, PIC12HV609, PIC12HV615, rfPIC12C509AF, rfPIC12C509AG
• PIC16C505, PIC16C54, PIC16C54C, PIC16C55, PIC16C554, PIC16C558, PIC16C55A, PIC16C56, PIC16C56A, PIC16C57, PIC16C57C, PIC16C58A, PIC16C58B, PIC16C620, PIC16C620A, PIC16C621, PIC16C621A, PIC16C622, PIC16C622A, PIC16C62A, PIC16C62B, PIC16C63, PIC16C63A, PIC16F54, PIC16F57, PIC16F610, PIC16F616, PIC16F627, PIC16F627A, PIC16F628, PIC16F628A, PIC16F630, PIC16F631, PIC16F636, PIC16F639, PIC16F648A, PIC16F676, PIC16F677, PIC16F684, PIC16F685, PIC16F687, PIC16F688, PIC16F689, PIC16F690, PIC16F716, PIC16C642, PIC16C64A, PIC16C65A, PIC16C65B, PIC16C66, PIC16C662, PIC16C67, PIC16C71, PIC16C710, PIC16C711, PIC16C712, PIC16C715, PIC16C716, PIC16C717, PIC16C72, PIC16C72A, PIC16C73A, PIC16C73B, PIC16C745, PIC16C74A, PIC16C74B, PIC16C76, PIC16C765, PIC16C77, PIC16C770, PIC16C771, PIC16C773, PIC16C774, PIC16C781, PIC16C782, PIC16C923, PIC16C924, PIC16C925, PIC16C926, PIC16CE623, PIC16CE624, PIC16CE625, PIC16F505, PIC16F506, PIC16F526, PIC16F72, PIC16F73, PIC16F737, PIC16F74, PIC16F747, PIC16F76, PIC16F767, PIC16F77, PIC16F777, PIC16F785, PIC16F818, PIC16F819, PIC16F83, PIC16F84, PIC16F84A, PIC16F87, PIC16F870, PIC16F871, PIC16F872, PIC16F873, PIC16F873A, PIC16F874, PIC16F874A, PIC16F876, PIC16F876A, PIC16F877, PIC16F877A, PIC16F88, PIC16F883, PIC16F884, PIC16F886, PIC16F887, PIC16F913, PIC16F914, PIC16F916, PIC16F917, PIC16HV540, PIC16HV610, PIC16HV616, PIC16HV785
• PIC17C42, PIC17C42A, PIC17C43, PIC17C44, PIC17C756, PIC17C756A, PIC17C762, PIC17C766, PIC17C752
• PIC18C242, PIC18C252, PIC18C442, PIC18C452, PIC18C658, PIC18C858, PIC18F1220, PIC18F1230, PIC18F1320, PIC18F1330, PIC18F2220, PIC18F2221, PIC18F2320, PIC18F2321, PIC18F2331, PIC18F2410, PIC18F242, PIC18F2420, PIC18F2423, PIC18F2431, PIC18F2450, PIC18F2455, PIC18F248, PIC18F2480, PIC18F2510, PIC18F2515, PIC18F252, PIC18F2520, PIC18F2523, PIC18F2525, PIC18F2550, PIC18F258, PIC18F2580, PIC18F2585, PIC18F2610, PIC18F2620, PIC18F2680, PIC18F2682, PIC18F2685, PIC18F4220, PIC18F4221, PIC18F4320, PIC18F4321, PIC18F4331, PIC18F4410, PIC18F442, PIC18F4420, PIC18F4423, PIC18F4431, PIC18F4450, PIC18F4455, PIC18F448, PIC18F4480, PIC18F4510, PIC18F4515, PIC18F452, PIC18F4520, PIC18F4523, PIC18F4525, PIC18F4550, PIC18F458, PIC18F4580, PIC18F4585, PIC18F4610, PIC18F4620, PIC18F4680, PIC18F4682, PIC18F4685, PIC18F6620, PIC18F6720, PIC18F8620, PIC18F8720

Operating System Support

Known Problems

The following is a list of known problems. For informationon common problems, error messages and limitations, please see “Troubleshooting” in the online help file for PICSTART Plus (hlpPSPlus.chm).

Some devices require that a 0.1uF bypass capacitor be placedfrom the VDD pin to the VSS pin of the device to successfully program thedevice. Also, pin 7 must be shorted to pin 20 (VDD to AVDD). If programmingfailures still arise, try increasing this value incrementally to a maximum of10uF. A low ESR capacitor such as a tantalum is recommended. The parts affectedare:

• PIC10F220, PIC10F222
• PIC16F737, PIC16F747, PIC16F767, PIC16F777
• PIC18F2220, PIC18F2320, PIC18F2410, PIC18F2420, PIC18F2455, PIC18F2480,PIC18F2510, PIC18F2515, PIC18F2520, PIC18F2525,PIC18F2550, PIC18F2580, PIC18F2585, PIC18F2610,PIC18F2620, PIC18F2680, PIC18F4220, PIC18F4320,PIC18F4410, PIC18F4420, PIC18F2331, PIC18F2431,PIC18F4331, PIC18F4431, PIC18F4455, PIC18F4480,PIC18F4510, PIC18F4515, PIC18F4520, PIC18F4525,PIC18F4550, PIC18F4580, PIC18F4585, PIC18F4610,PIC18F4620, PIC18F4680, PIC18F4682

For devices such as the 18Fxx31 which have power supply (Vdd and AVdd) and ground (Vss and AVss), all pins must be used in order for these devices to program.

PIC18F2520 MCUs: Table Read Protect (EBTRx) will not work unless Code Protect (CPx) is enabled. Also, once Table Read Protect is enabled, you cannot perform a Verify on the protected block.

System Service Request (SSR) 19753: EEPROM is not being erased on some devices, such as the PIC16F62X/62XA, PIC16F648A, PIC16F8X/8XA, and PIC16F87X/87XA.

Important Notes

Once address ranges are set in the Programmer Settings dialog, Program tab, the settings will stay set and not revert to default values after an operation.

For all memory except configuration bits (that are not code protected), you may program from 1 to 0, but not from 0 to 1, i.e., you must erase and then program.

With PIC18F8xxx devices set in boot block processor mode, memory past the boot block range is not accessible. Therefore, verifying after the boot block range will fail in this mode. In microprocessor mode, all of program memory will fail a verify.

Programming PIC10F2XX Devices

PIC10F2xx devices are currently available in a 6-pin SOT 23 and 8-pin DIP packages. The following setup is required for use with the PICSTART Plus:

6-pin SOT 23 options

• 1. PIC10F2xx Universal Programmer Adapter (AC163020) with the 16-pin Adapter socket on the reverse side: Using the male-male stand-off headers, align pin 1 as viewed from the top silkscreen with pin 1 of the 40-pin ZIF socket on the PICSTART Plus. Please see "AC163020 pin 1 guide" (DS51478).
• 2. PIC10F2xx SOT-23 to DIP-8 Programmer Adapter (AC163021): Using the pin 1 pad (square solder pad), align the pad with pin 1 of the 40-pin ZIF socket on the PICSTART Plus. Please see "AC163021 pin 1 guide" (DS51479).

8-pin DIP options

• 1. PIC10F2xx Universal Programmer Adapter (AC163020) with the 18-pin Adapter socket on the reverse side: Using the male-male stand-off headers, align pin 1 as viewed from the top silkscreen with pin 1 of the 40-pin ZIF socket on the PICSTART Plus. Please see "AC163020 pin 1 guide" (DS51478).
• 2. Align pin 1 of the 10F2xx DIP-8 package to pin 9 of the PICSTART Plus.

Programming rfPIC12C509Ax Devices

You can program rfPIC12C509Ax devices using PICSTART Plus by creating an adapter that will connect the top 8 pins (4 pins on each side) to the PICSTART Plus (socket pins 1-4 and 37-40). This will allow you to program the PIC12C509A part of the device. ONLY connect the top 8 pins for proper operation. Once you have created the adapter, you will be able to select the rfPIC12C509Ax part from the PICSTART Plus programming dialog on MPLAB IDE. Then follow normalprogramming procedures.

Programming PIC16C55A/F54/C57C/F57/MCV28A Devices

Although PIC16F54 was not included in the ETN #22, it experiences the same issues.

Symptom: PIC16C55A, PIC16C57C, PIC16F57 and MCV28A devices do not verify correctly using the PICSTART Plus. When a blank device is read, program memory values of 0xBFF are reported.

Problem: The OSC2 pin on the PIC16C55A, PIC16C57C, PIC16F57 and MCV28A tries to overdrive RB6. This causes invalid voltage levels for verification.

Solution: To program the PIC16C55A, PIC16C57C, PIC16F57 and MCV28A in DIP packages on a PICSTART Plus, a modified adapter must be used. The adapter can be created using a 28- or 40-pin ZIF, LIF or standard socket by cutting the connector pin that corresponds to pin 26 on the device. After creating this modified adapter, secure the device in the adapter, then place the modified adapter in the PICSTART Plus. This adapter should only be used when programming these devices.

Programming PIC16F818/819 Devices

When programming a PIC16F818 or PIC16F819, you must add a 1kOhm resistor between MCLR and GND. This can be placed in the socket with the device.

Programming PIC18C658/858 and PIC18F6x20/8x20 Devices

To program these devices using the PICSTART Plus programmer, you need to build an adapter that will make the part look like the 40-pin PIC18CXXX devices. The device pins below should be attached to the PICSTART Plus as noted. (ETN #23)

Note: You must connect all Vdd/Vss lines on the devices, as all are needed to power the chip correctly.

Universal Programming Module (AC162049)

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