Development Tools Selector - DTS

MPLAB® PM3 Universal Device Programmer no longer supports all PIC MCU devices. To see if your device is supported, input your device part number here: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tools-tools-and-software/devtoolselector

Alternate products to use for production programming for all PIC devices are:

• MPLAB ICD 5 (DV164055)
• MPLAB PICkit 5 (PG164150)

The MPLAB® PM3 Universal Device Programmer is easy to use and operates with a PC or as a stand-alone unit, and programs Microchip's entire line of PIC® devices as well as the latest dsPIC® DSC devices. When used standalone, data can be loaded and saved with the SD/MMC card (not included).

The Softlog SEC4CH-DS Secure Programming Upgrade is a "Secure Programming" extension for the ICP2GANG programmer that provides several layers of protection--utilizing breakthrough technology--dramatically reducing the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex data and also limiting how many times a hex file can be programmed. Secure programming operates on two levels: the ADMIN level and the USER level.

The ADMIN level of operation corresponds to the developer or owner of the software.
The USER level corresponds to a contract manufacturer or anyone authorized to program devices.
Using the Softlog Integrated Software, the ADMIN initializes the programmer with unique password, ID number and secure buffer. Once initialized, the programmer may be shipped to a contract manufacturer. The ADMIN can update the programmer remotely by sending encrypted files to the USER.

To begin a programming job, the ADMIN uses the Softlog Integrated Software to create an environment file. The environment file includes hex data, configuration info, and one optional piece of information: a counter that specifies the maximum number of successfully programmed devices. The environment file is protected using strong encryption, and can only be decoded by a programmer that has been initialized with the correct password and ID number.

The optional counter of successfully programmed devices is stored in non-volatile memory of the programmer. It can be used to ensure that only an authorized number of devices are programmed from a particular environment file.

The optional secure buffer provides an extra level of security by replacing a portion of the hex data memory image with dummy values. The content of the secure buffer is stored in protected memory within the programmer, and is programmed into the target device after the complete memory image (including dummy data) has been programmed and verified.

Note: Any security protocol or encryption scheme can be broken, if the attacker is sufficiently motivated and has access to the necessary resources and expertise. The Softlog Secure Programming feature is designed to dramatically reduce this risk.

* Internet access is required for installation.

The ICP2(G3)-DP Production Quality In-Circuit Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit. It programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs, 16-bit PIC MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2(G3)-DP hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

The ICP2GANG(G3) Production Quality In-Circuit 4-channel (expandable to 64 channels) GANG programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit and simultaneously programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs and serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2GANG(G3) hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

The ICP2(G3)-DS Production Quality Secure Programmer is an in-circuit programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit, and programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs and serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. The secure programming feature dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex files, and also limits how many times the hex file can be programmed. ICP2(G3)-DS hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

A member of the ICP(G3) family of high-speed, production-grade in-circuit programmers. This compact, battery-powered device supports up to six different programming environments, making it an ideal, low-cost solution for field upgrades. ICP2PORT(G3) programs Microchip 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2PORT(G3) hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

A member of the ICP(G3) family of high-speed, production-grade in-circuit programmers. This compact, battery-powered device supports up to six different programming environments, making it an ideal, low-cost solution for field upgrades. ICP2PORT(G3)-PX programs Microchip 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs, 16-bit PIC MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs, 32-bit AVR, PIC & ARM Cortex M0/0+/23/3/4/7 MCUs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2PORT(G3)-PX hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

The ICP2GANG(G3)-DPX Production Quality In-Circuit 4-channel (expandable to 64 channels) GANG programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit and simultaneously programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs, 16-bit PIC MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs, 32-bit AVR, PIC & ARM Cortex M0/0+/23/3/4/7 MCUs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2GANG(G3)-DPX hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

The ICP2COMBO(G3)-12 Production Quality In-Circuit (ICSP) 12-channel (expandable up to 60 channels) GANG Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit and simultaneously programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs and serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2COMBO(G3)-12 hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

The ICP2COMBO(G3)-DPX-12 Production Quality In-Circuit (ICSP) 12-channel (expandable up to 60 channels) GANG Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit and simultaneously programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs, 16-bit PIC MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs, 32-bit AVR, PIC & ARM Cortex M0/0+/23/3/4/7 MCUs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2COMBO(G3)-DPX-12 hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)