Serial Programmer

The Serial Programmer uses a serial port to interface to your computer. This makes it compatible with computers that don't have parallel ports. It also allows the use of a USB-to-Serial adapter for those computers that only have USB ports.

The programmer board is specifically designed for In-Circuit Serial Programming. An adapter is available (included in Programmer Bundles) to allow the programming of DIP-packaged PICs from 8 to 40 pins.

The programmer is also compatible with the complete line of Programming Adapters. This allows you to program almost any ICSP-capable PIC in almost any package.

The new design is small and compact. The programmer board measures only 1.8" x 2.3".  Power is supplied by a 15VDC, 500mA AC Adapter. A dual colour LED indicates programmer status. The connection to the computer is via a standard 9-pin serial cable.

Serial Programmer Features:

• Fast serial operation at 115,200 bps
• Can be used with USB-to-Serial adapters
• Dual-colour indicator shows ready/busy states
• In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) connector for interface to project board
• Full featured software included with support for all ICSP-capable PIC microcontrollers
• Compatible with Microchip HEX format files
• Compatible with all Programming Adapters

The programmer includes software for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP. This software allows you to control the programmer and set the configuration bits on the PIC. The software may be run as a standalone application or launched from most program editor/IDE packages like MicroCode Studio.

The Serial Programmer software is compatible with the standard Microchip HEX format files. Any assembler or compiler for PIC microcontrollers can be used to create the program, including MPASM, CCS C, PicBasic, or PicBasic Pro.

The software allows you to set configuration bits on the PIC with an easy-to-use list of options. Each configuration option is selectable in a drop-down list. Configuration data may be read from a hex file or from a PIC.

The consolidated view-memory window lets you view each section of memory in the PIC with a click. A right-click gives you the choice of viewing ASCII, Decimal, or Hexadecimal.

A formidable list of options allow you to customize the way you interact with the software. You control what areas of the device are erased, programmed, and verified. Save mouse clicks with options like "Disable completion messages" and "Erase before programming".

The programmer's firmware can be upgraded electronically with the click of the mouse. You don't have to worry about whether your hardware is compatible when purchasing a software upgrade. Any required firmware changes will be included in the purchased upgrade.