The ICD2 by Olimex. This is a complete replacement for the Microchip ICD2 at a fraction of the cost. A low cost development tool providing real time emulation for all PICs with the built-in ICD feature. Operates through RS232 or USB.

Uses standard DB9 serial cable or USB cable. USB cable should be 'B' Male (ICD2) to 'A' Male (Computer).

Main Features

-USB (Full Speed 2 M bits/s) interface to host PC
-Real time background debugging
-MPLAB IDE GUI (latest release available for free download from Microchip's web site)
-Built in over-voltage/short circuit monitor
-Firmware upgradeable from PC
-Light plastic enclosure
-Supports low voltage to 2.0 volts. (2.0 to 6.0 range)
-Diagnostic LEDz (Power, Busy, Error)
-Reading/Writing memory space and EEDATA areas of target microcontroller
-Programs configuration bits
-Erase of program memory space with verification
-Peripheral freeze-on-halt stops timers at breakpoints