The Au Group Electronics CB0703 is a Do-It-Yourself Printed-Circuit-Board (PCB) based on Microchip PICkit 2 Programmer design.
The Microchip PICkit2 is a USB based ICSP (In Circuit Serial Programming) programmer. Since its first release, Microchip has opened all resource of PICkit2 to the public, which includes all software source code and hardware schematics. With this open-architecture, Fans can fix the bugs found or modify the source code for different operation systems, e.g. Linux.
PICkit2, MPLAB, ICD2 and PICkit 2 programmer are trademarks of Microchip Inc.
Au Group Electronics CB0703 and BB0703 are products designed with all Microchip recommended software and hardware. To make it easier of use and be possible for future function expansion, enhanced features, such as: a RJ12 interface and an extra standalone power supply circuit, etc, were added.
The RJ12 connector makes it possible to connect with any circuit board developed for ICD2 without a high cost converter.
The standalone power supply circuit can provide regulated +5V power supply for PICkit 2 and application circuit. It is extremely useful for "Programmer-To-Go" feature (for PICkit 2 programmer V2.50 or above versions, please see the YouTube video on BB0703 web page).
With CB0703/BB0703 (PICkit 2), it is so easy to program PICs without a PC !!!
Major Features:
- Complete Microchip-recommended schematic design with enhanced features such as additional power supply, etc.
- Design covers all microchip-posted hardware fixes (same as the "red button type")
- Well designed hardware, no "Vpp pumping" is required
- On full Production since Sept. 2007
- Fully compatible with Microchip MPLAB IDE
- Support a complete microchip controller family: PIC10F, PIC12F, PIC16F, PIC18F, PIC24, dsPIC30, dsPIC33, PIC32, etc.
- Compact Dimension: 2.84" by 1.26" (about 72mm by 32 mm)
- Additional power supply for 100 mA
- Designed with state of the art surface mount technology
- 6-pin RJ12 ICSP interface
- With RJ12 6 pin reverse cable, CB0703 (PICkit 2) can work directly with board developed for ICD2 for programming or debugging
- Full speed USB Support, be compatible with both USB type B and Mini-B connector
- Surface Mounted Device (SMD) component kits are available for Do It Yourself (DIY)
- Assembly drawing, schematic drawing and step by step assembly guide are provided
- BOM and components information are available
