Non-JTAG Communication Hardware Includes:
- Standard/ICSP communication hardware
- High-Speed/LVDS communication hardware (Performance Pak)
- Performance Pak, plus the Isolator Unit
To Switch the Hardware:
The target device does not need to be erased before switching from JTAG to non-JTAG.
1
Device memory does not need to be erased in this case.
2
Power down the target board.
3
Disconnect the JTAG ribbon cable from the target, disconnect the USB cable from the emulator, and unplug the JTAG adapter board from the emulator.
4
Connect one end of the standard communications cable to the connector on the standard driver board and insert the board into the emulator driver board slot.
5
Connect the other end of the modular cable to the connector on a target board, such as the Microchip Explorer 16 development board.
6
Connect the USB cable to the emulator and power the target board.
To Set Up MPLAB X IDE for Non-JTAG Operation:
1
Select File > Project Properties. In the Project Properties dialog, click on your desired configuration, e.g., Conf: [default].
2
Click the down arrow on the Supported Plugin Board drop-down box and select None. Click OK to accept the setup.