PICkit3 PIC Programmer Debugger with Adapter

The PICkit3 is Microchip’s widely trusted in-circuit debugger and programmer, designed to flash firmware and debug code directly on PIC and dsPIC microcontrollers during development. This bundle includes a ready-to-use ICSP adapter, giving you a convenient breakout for connecting to target boards without wrestling with loose jumper wires. Communicating with your PC over a full-speed USB interface, the PICkit3 uses the ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming) protocol to program and debug supported devices using just two signal lines plus power and ground, keeping wiring simple and reliable.

Inside MPLAB X IDE, the PICkit3 provides real-time debugging capabilities including breakpoints, register inspection, and step-through execution, making it far more powerful than a simple programmer alone. It supports a broad range of Microchip’s PIC10, PIC12, PIC16, PIC18, PIC24, and dsPIC families, making it a versatile tool for students, hobbyists, and professional embedded developers working across multiple project generations.

Compact, firmware-upgradeable, and backed by Microchip’s long-standing MPLAB ecosystem, this unit is well suited for university labs, prototyping benches, and PIC-based product development. The bundled adapter board makes it especially convenient for anyone building custom ICSP headers on their own PCBs.

Specification:

• Interface : USB (Full Speed)
• Programming Protocol : ICSP (In-Circuit Serial Programming)
• Supported Devices : PIC10/12/16/18/24, dsPIC, PIC32 (select series)
• Internal Power Output : 30 mA
• Connector Type : RJ-11 / 6-Pin ICSP Header
• Included Accessory : ICSP Adapter Board
• IDE Support : MPLAB X IDE