Debug Kit Eases Embedded Programming

Promising to overcome the cost and complexity barriers to code development and embedded programming, the PICkit 3 Debug Express kit (Part # DV164131) includes a PICkit 3 debugger and programmer probe, 44-pin demo board hosting a PIC18F45K20 MCU, the free MPLAB integrated development environment, a free version of the MPLAB C Compiler for PIC18 MCUs, straightforward lessons and tutorials, and an array of software utilities, examples with source code, and full documentation. The kit works with eight- and 16-bit PIC MCUs and dsPIC digital-signal controllers plus it will support 32-bit PIC MCUs at a later date. Support for emerging devices as well as the PIC32 MCUs will be available as free firmware upgrades in future releases of the MPLAB IDE. Shipping now, price for the PICkit 3 debug express kit is $69.99. MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC., Chandler, AZ. (888) 628-6247.