Low-cost debugging and programming is now faster and more feature rich

To address the needs of embedded design engineers and enhance the development experience of the debugging process, Microchip Technology Inc. introduces the MPLAB PICkitTM 4 In-Circuit Debugger. The low-cost kit in-circuit programming and debugging development tool is intended to succeed the popular PICkit 3 programmer by providing five times faster programming, improved USB connectivity, a wider voltage range (1.25V) and more debugging interface options. In addition to supporting the company's PIC MCUs and dsPIC DSCs, the tool also assists debugging and programming for the CEC1702 family of hardware cryptography-enabled devices. This low-cost programming and debugging solution is ideal for those designing in the 8-bit space, but it is also well suited for 16 and 32-bit development due, in part, to its 300MHz, high-performance ATSAME70Q21B microcontroller on board. The benefits of faster programming time are less waiting and better productivity during development. This is particularly important when designing with 32-bit microcontrollers with larger memory capacities. "A better and faster development tool doesn't have to be expensive," said Rodger Richey, Microchip's director of Development Systems. "The MPLAB PICkit 4 programmer has all the features a design engineer needs for working with PIC, dsPIC and CEC1702 devices, as well as the capability to support future products for many years to come. Our mission is to provide the highest-performing and easiest-to-use development tools in the industry at an affordable price."