PICSTART™-16C DEVICE PROGRAMMER USER'S GUIDE “Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is intended by way of suggestion only. No representation or warranty is given and no liability is assumed by Microchip Technology Incorporated with respect to the accuracy or use of such information. Use of Microchip’s products as critical components in life support systems is not authorized except with express written approval by Microchip. The Microchip logo and name are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated. All rights reserved. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies”. © Microchip Technology Incorporated 1994. The Microchip logo and name are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. PIC is a registered trademark of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. PICSTART, PICMASTER and PRO MATE are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated. 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Introduction ............................................................................... 3 Product Definition...................................................................... 3 Documentation Layout .............................................................. 3 Documentation Conventions ..................................................... 4 Terms ..................................................................................... 4 Assemble ..................................................................... 4 BBS .............................................................................. 4 Caution ......................................................................... 4 Checksum .................................................................... 5 COM ............................................................................. 5 Device Programmer ..................................................... 5 DCE ............................................................................. 5 DOS ............................................................................. 5 EPROM ........................................................................ 5 EEPROM...................................................................... 5 Fuse ............................................................................. 5 HEX Code .................................................................... 5 Host Mode .................................................................... 5 Host Interface Program ................................................ 5 Note ............................................................................. 6 Object Code ................................................................. 6 PC ................................................................................ 6 PIC16/17 ...................................................................... 6 Source Code ................................................................ 6 Warning ........................................................................ 6 Recommended Reading ........................................................... 7 Warranty Registration ............................................................... 7 Customer Support ..................................................................... 7 Chapter 2. Installation ................................................................................. 9 Introduction ............................................................................... 9 Highlights .................................................................................. 9 Hardware Installation ................................................................ 9 System Requirements .................................................. 9 Cable Requirements .................................................. 10 Power Supply ............................................................. 10 Software Installation ................................................................ 10 Installing MPS16C.EXE.............................................. 11 Setting Up .................................................................. 11 Selecting a Serial Port ................................................ 12 HEX Data Formats ..................................................... 12 8-Bit Merged HEX Format (INHX8M) ......................... 13 © 1994 Microchip Technology Inc. DS30366B - page i PICSTART-16C USER'S GUIDE Chapter 3. Using the PC Host Screen Displays ........................................ 15 Introduction ............................................................................. 15 Highlights ................................................................................ 15 PC Host Screen ...................................................................... 15 Menu Bar.................................................................... 16 Window Area .............................................................. 16 Command Bar ............................................................ 16 Display Windows ..................................................................... 16 Chapter 4. Basic User Tasks..................................................................... 17 Introduction ............................................................................. 17 Highlights ................................................................................ 17 Using the Device Programmer Basic Functions ......... 18 Programming a Microcontroller Device ...................... 18 Verifying a Microcontroller Device .............................. 18 Checking for a Blank Device ...................................... 18 Reading a Device Master ........................................... 18 PC Host Mode ......................................................................... 19 Programming a Device in PC Host Mode ................... 20 User Examples ........................................................................ 21 PC Host Mode Programming Example ...................... 21 Preliminary Setup Requirements................................ 21 Setting Up Equipment and Loading a Hex File........... 21 Programming a Device from the PC Host .................. 22 Chapter 5. Supporting User Tasks ............................................................ 23 Introduction ............................................................................. 23 Highlights ................................................................................ 23 Editing the Display Window..................................................... 23 Edit ............................................................................. 24 Fill .............................................................................. 25 Configuring Fuses ................................................................... 25 Chapter 6. Host User Interface ................................................................. 27 Introduction ............................................................................. 27 Highlights ................................................................................ 27 PC Host Connect Mode .......................................................... 27 Command Line Options .......................................................... 27 Menu Bar ................................................................................ 28 File ............................................................................. 29 Edit ............................................................................. 29 Program ..................................................................... 30 Option ........................................................................ 30 Windows..................................................................... 31 Help ............................................................................ 31 Display Area ............................................................................ 32 Command Bar ......................................................................... 32 DS30366B - page ii © 1994 Microchip Technology Inc. Table of Contents Appendix A. BBS Support ........................................................................... 35 Keeping Current with Microchip Systems................................ 35 Highlights ................................................................................ 35 Connecting to Microchip BBS ................................................. 36 Using the Bulletin Board.......................................................... 37 Special Interest Groups .............................................. 37 Files ........................................................................... 37 Mail ...........................................................................