PG164100

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MPLAB® SNAP IN-CIRCUIT DEBUGGER  2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002787A-page 1 MPLAB® Snap In-Circuit Debugger Information Sheet INTRODUCTION The MPLAB® Snap In-Circuit Debugger (PG164100) is an ultra-low priced debugging solution for projects not requiring high-voltage programming or advanced debug features. Therefore, it supports many of Microchip’s newer MCU offerings but not some legacy products. With a nominal feature set, the debugger is geared toward developers who don’t require advanced features. It is not intended for production programming.

• Description
• Features
• MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger Components
• Additional Items Needed
• MPLAB Snap vs. MPLAB PICkit 4 Comparison
• Pinout Information
• LEDs
• Debugger to Target Communication
• Debugger Options Selection
• Troubleshooting

DESCRIPTION

The MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger allows fast and easy debugging and programming using the powerful graphical user interface of MPLAB X IDE (Integrated Development Environment) or MPLAB IPE (Integrated Programming Environment). The debugger works with Microchip PIC ®, dsPIC® Flash, AVR®, or DSC® devices. It will also work with 32-bit based microcontroller, such as SAM, CEC and PIC32 devices. The MPLAB Snap connects to the computer using a high-speed 2.0 USB interface and connects to the target via a Microchip debug 8-pin Single In-Line (SIL) connector. The SIL connector uses two device I/O pins and the reset line to implement in-circuit debugging and In-Circuit Serial Programming™ (ICSP™). The MPLAB Snap supports advanced interfaces such as 4-wire JTAG and Serial Wire Debug with streaming Data Gateway, while being backward compatible for demo boards, headers and target systems using 2-wire JTAG and ICSP. The debugger system executes code like an actual device because it uses the target device’s built-in emulation circuitry, instead of a special debugger chip. All available features of a given device are accessible interactively and can be set and modified by the MPLAB X IDE interface. The MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger is compatible with Microsoft Windows ® 7 or later, Linux® and macOS™ platforms. Note: Refer to the MPLAB® PICkit™ 4 In-Circuit Debugger and the MPLAB X IDE User’s Guides or online help for additional information.

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FEATURES

Features/Capabilities:

• Connects to computer via high-speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbits/s) cable
• An 8-pin SIL programming connector and the option to use various interfaces
• Programs devices using MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE
• Works with many Microchip PIC, dsPIC, AVR, or DSC devices, including 32-bit microcontrollers such as SAM, CEC and PIC32 devices (refer to the device support list found on your PC, for example, C:\\Program Files (X86)\\Microchip\\ MPLABX\\vx.xx\\docs\\Device Support.htm, where vx.xx is the version of MPLAB X IDE)
• Supports 4-wire JTAG and Serial Wire Debug
• Backward compatibility for demo boards, headers and target systems using 2-wire JTAG and ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming)
• Supports multiple hardware and software breakpoints, stopwatch and source code file debugging
• Debugs your application on your own hardware in real time
• Sets breakpoints based on internal events
• Debugs at full target MCU speed
• Configures pin drivers
• Adds new device support and features by installing the latest version of MPLAB X IDE (available as a free download at http://www.microchip.com/mplabx/)
• Indicates debugger status via the Active and Status LEDs Performance/Speed:
• No firmware download delays incurred when switching devices
• 32-bit microcontroller using an ARM® Cortex®-M7 core running at 300 MHz Safety:
• RoHS, CE, and China E compliant
• Supports target supply voltages from 1.2V to 5.5V +/-10% Note: The MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger is powered through its Micro-B USB connector. The target board must be powered from its own power supply.

MPLAB® Snap In-Circuit Debugger  2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002787A-page 3 MPLAB SNAP IN-CIRCUIT DEBUGGER COMPONENTS The components of the MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger system are:

• an 8-pin SIL connector
• a Micro-B USB connector
• t w o L E D s
• Emergency Recovery Jumper (not populated) FIGURE 1-1: MPLAB ® SNAP IN-CIRCUIT DEBUGGER ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED To use the MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger, you will need to supply:
• a full-featured Micro-B USB cable (data and power), no longer than 1.5 meter, to connect to a computer (for example, the Microchip Part Number ATUSBMICROCABLE-XPRO)
• target board
• power supply for target board

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• any wiring interfaces or cables needed for your application, some available adapters and cables include: - AC164110 - RJ-11 to ICSP Adapter - AC002021 PM3 ICSP cable
• jumper, wire or tweezers for emergency recovery, if needed MPLAB SNAP VS. MPLAB PICKIT 4 COMPARISON The following table compares the MPLAB Snap to the PICkit 4. TABLE 1-1: FEATURES COMPARISON Feature MPLAB Snap MPLAB PICkit 4 Enclosure No, exposed PCB Yes USB Powered Yes Yes USB Speed High High USB Cable supplied No Yes Programmable V PP No Yes Programmable VDD No Yes Emulator Power No Yes Power to Target No Yes - 50 mA Voltage Monitoring No Yes Current Sensing No Yes Target Power Yes Yes Target Voltage Boost No Yes RGB Indicators LED Yes Software Breakpoints Yes Yes Breakpoints Complex Complex Buffered Pin Drivers Yes Yes Configurable pull-ups No Yes Drag and Drop Programming Yes Yes Programmer to Go No Yes Production Programmer No Yes Products Supported Most Flash MCUs All Flash MCUs Pay-Per-Feature No Yes I 2C DGI Yes Yes CDD UART Yes Yes SEE configuration (boot) Yes Yes SPI DGI Yes Yes USART DGI Yes Yes USB Serialization Yes Yes Recovery Method PCB pads Pushbutton TABLE 1-2: INTERFACES COMPARISON Interface MPLAB Snap MPLAB PICkit 4 ICSP Yes Yes MIPS EJTAG 2wire Yes Yes

MPLAB® Snap In-Circuit Debugger  2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002787A-page 5 PINOUT INFORMATION The pinouts for the MPLAB Snap are the same as the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger. Refer to the MPLAB PICkit 4 online help in MPLAB X IDE (Help>Tool Help Contents>PICkit 4 Help) for more information. FIGURE 1-2: MPLAB SNAP PINOUTS LEDS The MPLAB Snap has two fixed color LEDs. The Active LED is green and the Status LED is yellow. The expected start-up LED sequence for the MPLAB Snap debugger is: Green - steady on, yellow off. The debugger is ready. The LEDs have the following significance. MIPS EJTAG 4wire Yes Yes ARM SWD Yes Yes AVR32 JTAG 4wire Yes Yes PDI Yes, low voltage only Yes UPDI Yes, low voltage only Yes UPDI/HV No Yes TPI Yes Yes ISP Programming Yes Yes DEBUGWIRE Yes Yes AWIRE Yes Yes TABLE 1-2: INTERFACES COMPARISON (CONTINUED) Interface MPLAB Snap MPLAB PICkit 4 MPLAB Snap MPLAB Snap Pin Description* 1 = MCLR 2 = VDD 3 = Ground 4 = PGD 5 = PGC 6 = Do not connect 7 = Unused 8 = Unused TABLE 1-3: NORMAL MODES LED DESCRIPTIONS LED Color Description Active, on Green Power is connected; debugger in standby. Status, on (or pulsing activity) Yellow Debugger is busy; activity during an operation.

MPLAB® Snap In-Circuit Debugger DS50002787A-page 6  2018 Microchip Technology Inc. The following table provides LED descriptions for errors. DEBUGGER TO TARGET COMMUNICATION The debugger is connected to the computer via a USB cable for communication and debugger power. The debugger is connected to the target application for communication and data collection and optional debugger power. TABLE 1-4: ERROR LED DESCRIPTIONS Errors Description Status, on 3 seconds Bootloader problem accessing he serial EEPROM. Status, on 10 seconds API commands cannot be processed by the Bootloader. Active and Status, fast blink (alternating) A runtime exception occurred in the tool firmware. Active and Status, fast blink (in tandem) A runtime exception occurred in the Bootloader. Note: The MPLAB X IDE software must be installed prior to connecting the MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger. CAUTION Communication Failure. Do not connect the hardware before installing the software and USB drivers. CAUTION Debugger or Target Damage. Do not change hardware connections while the debugger or target is powered. Note: Refer to the MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger online help or user’s guide for information on target communication connections, debugging, requirements for debugging, programming, troubleshooting, etc.

MPLAB® Snap In-Circuit Debugger DS50002787A-page 8  2018 Microchip Technology Inc. For the MPLAB IPE, the options for MPLAB Snap are located in Settings>Advance Mode>Settings. Refer to MPLAB IPE online help for more information. The possible option categories may include:

• Memories to Program
• Debug Options
• Program Options
• Freeze Peripherals
• P o w e r
• F i r m w a r e TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having problems with MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger operation, start here. Refer to the MPLAB PICkit 4 online help section on Troubleshooting First Steps. From there you can navigate to “Some Questions to Answer First” and “Top Reasons Why You Can’t Debug.” For general issues, invoking the bootloader mode and the emergency boot firmware recovery, see the following sections. General 1. It is possible the error was a one-time event. Try the operation again. 2. There may be a problem programming in general. As a test, switch to Run mode in MPLAB X IDE using the icon and program the target with the simplest application possible (e.g., a program to blink an LED). If the program will not run, then you know that something is wrong with the target setup. 3. It is possible that the target device has been damaged in some way (e.g., over current.) Development environments are notoriously hostile to components. Consider trying another target board. 4. Microchip Technology Inc. offers demonstration boards to support most of its microcontrollers. Consider using one of these applications, which are known to work, to verify correct MPLAB Snap In-Circuit Debugger functionality. 5. Review debugger setup to ensure proper application setup. For more informa- tion, see the “Operation” section of the MPLAB PICkit 4 help or PDF. 6. Your program speed may be set too high for your circuit. In MPLAB X IDE, go to File>Project Properties , select Snap in Categories, then Program Options in Option categories, Program Speed and select a slower speed from the drop-down menu. The default is Normal. In MPLAB IPE, the Program Speed option can be found in the Advanced Mode, Settings tab. 7. There may be certain situations where the debugger is not operating properly and needs to be reprogrammed. See the following section.

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