1995 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS30390B-page 155
PIC16C7X
16.3
PRO MATE: Universal Programmer
The PRO MATE Universal Programmer is a full-fea-
tured programmer capable of operating in stand-alone
mode as well as PC-hosted mode.
The PRO MATE has programmable V
plies which allows it to verify programmed memory at
V
DD
min and V
DD
max for maximum reliability. It has an
LCD display for displaying error messages, keys to
enter commands and a modular detachable socket
assembly to support various package types. In stand-
alone mode the PRO MATE can read, verify or program
PIC16C5X, PIC16CXX and PIC17CXX devices. It can
also set configuration and code-protect bits in this
mode.
In PC-hosted mode, the PRO MATE connects to the PC
via one of the COM (RS-232) ports. PC based user-
interface software makes using the programmer simple
and efficient. The user interface is full-screen and
menu-based. Full screen display and editing of data,
easy selection of bit configuration and part type, easy
selection of V
DD
min, V
DD
max and V
store to and from disk files (Intel
of the features of the software. Essential commands
such as read, verify, program and blank check can be
issued from the screen. Additionally, serial program-
ming support is possible where each part is pro-
grammed with a different serial number, sequential or
random.
The PRO MATE has a modular “programming socket
module”. Different socket modules are required for dif-
ferent processor types and/or package types.
PRO MATE supports all PIC16C5X, PIC16CXX and
PIC17CXX processors.
DD
and V
PP
sup-
PP
levels, load and
hex format) are some
16.4
PICSTART Low-Cost Development
System
The PICSTART programmer is an easy to use, very
low-cost prototype programmer. It connects to the PC
via one of the COM (RS-232) ports. A PC-based user
interface software makes using the programmer simple
and efficient. The user interface is full-screen and
menu-based. PICSTART is not recommended for pro-
duction programming.
16.5
PICDEM-1 Low-Cost PIC16/17
Demonstration Board
The PICDEM-1 is a simple board which demonstrates
the capabilities of several of Microchip’s microcontrol-
lers. The microcontrollers supported are: PIC16C5X
(PIC16C54 to PIC16C58A), PIC16C61, PIC16C62X,
PIC16C71, PIC16C8X, PIC17C42, PIC17C43 and
PIC17C44. All necessary hardware and software is
included to run basic demo programs. The users can
program the sample microcontrollers provided with
the PICDEM-1 board, on a PRO MATE or
PICSTART-16B programmer, and easily test firm-
ware. The user can also connect the PICDEM-1
board to the PICMASTER emulator and download
the firmware to the emulator for testing. Additional pro-
totype area is available for the user to build some addi-
tional hardware and connect it to the microcontroller
socket(s). Some of the features include an RS-232
interface, a potentiometer for simulated analog input,
push-button switches and eight LEDs connected to
PORTB.
16.6
PICDEM-2 Low-Cost PIC16CXX
Demonstration Board
The PICDEM-2 is a simple demonstration board that
supports the PIC16C62, PIC16C64, PIC16C65,
PIC16C73 and PIC16C74 microcontrollers. All the
necessary hardware and software is included to
run the basic demonstration programs. The user
can program the sample microcontrollers provided
with the PICDEM-2 board, on a PRO MATE pro-
grammer or PICSTART-16C, and easily test firmware.
The PICMASTER emulator may also be used with the
PICDEM-2 board to test firmware. Additional prototype
area has been provided to the user for adding addi-
tional hardware and connecting it to the microcontroller
socket(s). Some of the features include a RS-232 inter-
face, push-button switches, a potentiometer for simu-
lated analog input, a Serial EEPROM to demonstrate
usage of the I
C bus and separate headers for connec-
tion to an LCD module and a keypad.
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