MPLAB
®
ICD 3 USER’S GUIDE
FOR MPLAB X IDE
2012-2014 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS50002081B-page 13
Chapter 2. Operation
2.1
INTRODUCTION
A simplified description of how the MPLAB ICD 3 In-Circuit Debugger system works is
provided here. It is intended to provide enough information so that a target board can
be designed that is compatible with the debugger for both debugging and programming
operations. The basic theory of in-circuit debugging and programming is discussed so
that problems, if encountered, are quickly resolved.
• Debugger to Target Communication