MPLAB PICkit 4 In-Circuit Debugger

The debugger consists of an internal main board and an external Micro-B USB connector and an 8-pin SIL connector. On the front of the debugger enclosure is an indicator light strip and a hidden push button located underneath the logo.
Figure 1. MPLAB® PICkit™ 4 In-Circuit Debugger
  1. 1.Lanyard Connection - An opening through the top and side for a lanyard (not included) to be attached.
  2. 2.Emergency Recovery Button - If needed, this recessed button is used for Recovery Boot Mode.
  3. 3.Micro-B USB Connector - Used to connect the debugger to the computer with the supplied USB cable.
  4. 4.Indicator Light Strip - Displays the operational modes of the debugger (see Indicator Lights Strip).
  5. 5.Button Area - The area in the center of the shield logo is used for the Programmer-To-Go1 option and for invoking the bootloader mode (see How to Invoke the Bootload Mode).
  6. 6.Pin 1 Marker - This designates the pin 1 location for proper connector alignment.
  7. 7.Programming Connector - The connector is an 8-pin SIL header (0.100" spacing) that connects to the target device (see Pinouts for Interfaces).
  8. 8.MicroSDHC Card Slot1 - The microSDHC card slot supports a large variety of microSDHC cards with various speed requirements.
Note: 1 The functionality will be available in a future firmware update of the product through MPLAB X IDE.
Parent topic: Hardware Specification