Microchip TechnologyAC164113Development Kits and Tools

The Test Interface Board is an aid to isolate application interfacing problems when using the MPLAB ICD 3 (DV164035) as a debugger or programmer. Using the Test Interface Board and running confidence-test options under MPLAB IDE allows testing of the basic functions and signals of an MPLAB ICD 3. The diagnostic results under MPLAB IDE let the user know when the MPLAB ICD 3 is fully functional or if there is a malfunction. The MPLAB Online Help shows the user how to determine possible causes of hardware communication failures with the application.