Kanda now supply our new PIC keyfob and PIC handheld programmer range for portable field and production programming. They support PIC18F and PIC16F device families and are ideal for unskilled operatives and field upgrades.
The PIC handheld programmer is the big brother of the PIC keyfob portable programmer. It has the same easy to use single button operation but it is robust enough to power the target at 5V. So it is better for low voltage targets and programs faster than the keyfob programmer. It has a range of features that make it ideal for field and production use.
You need one starter kit to load handheld programmers from the PC. Once it is loaded, the handheld programmer can be used in the field or in production.
The basic PIC Handheld Programmer is great for its simplicity, but you are limited to
one program, so we have introduced an 8-way version.
This has the same simple one-button operation but it has an 8-way rotary switch to select from up to 8 different programs.
8-way Hand held PIC Programmer features
Download overview datasheet
These PIC keyfob programmers make it really easy for unskilled operatives to program PIC devices in the field or on the production line. Just plug them into the target board and press the button. The portable key fob programmer supports PIC16F and PIC18F devices and has the following features:
Therefore, for target voltages below 4.5V, we recommend our Handheld Programmer as it powers the target at 5V.
The PIC handheld Programmer has the following advantages over the PIC Keyfob Programmer
For all our PIC Programmer options, please see PIC Programmer Guide
PIC Handheld Programmer
Handheld features
The PIC handheld programmer is the big brother of the PIC keyfob portable programmer. It has the same easy to use single button operation but it is robust enough to power the target at 5V. So it is better for low voltage targets and programs faster than the keyfob programmer. It has a range of features that make it ideal for field and production use.
- Single button operation
- Powered by 9V PP3 battery
- Connector for 9V PSU (2.1mm barrel, centre positive)
- Supports PIC16F and PIC18F families, including PIC18F J parts
- Powers target at 3.3V or 5V, with 12.5V VPP if needed
- Low and high voltage programming modes
- Fast programming times
Starter Kit
You need one starter kit to load handheld programmers from the PC. Once it is loaded, the handheld programmer can be used in the field or in production.
- Win 2000/XP/VISTA
- USB port interface - Parallel available
- Code, Data and configuration loaded from HEX file
- Supports PIC16F and PIC18F devices
PIC 8-way Handheld Programmer
The basic PIC Handheld Programmer is great for its simplicity, but you are limited to
one program, so we have introduced an 8-way version.This has the same simple one-button operation but it has an 8-way rotary switch to select from up to 8 different programs.
8-way Hand held PIC Programmer features
- Simple Program selection using rotary switch
- Each program slot can have a different file, PIC microcontroller, configuration bytes and Data
- Each program slot is up to 256KB in size
- Same one button operation to program target
- PC software reads programmer and displays program list, including 30 character discription, filename and PIC microcontroller
- Only program slots required need to be programmed
- USB interface to load Programmer from PC
PIC Keyfob Programmer
Download overview datasheet
These PIC keyfob programmers make it really easy for unskilled operatives to program PIC devices in the field or on the production line. Just plug them into the target board and press the button. The portable key fob programmer supports PIC16F and PIC18F devices and has the following features:
- Load from PC using Starter Kit (see below)
- High or low voltage programming
- Single button operation
- Powered from target
- 10-way DIL interface and 6 x 1-way header
- Supports flash, data memory and configuration word programming (above 4.5V)
Therefore, for target voltages below 4.5V, we recommend our Handheld Programmer as it powers the target at 5V.
Keyfob starter Kit
You need one starter kit to load the PIC keyfob programmer from the PC. The
PC interface connects to the printer port, and the simple software lets you
load the keyfob programmer with your target code and other information really
easily. Once your PIC keyfob is loaded it can be used in the field or production line.
- Win 98/2000/ME/XP support
- Printer port interface - USB available soon
- Loads Data memory, configuration word and user ID bytes from HEX file
- Options to verify device ID matches, verify configuration word and program User ID
- Supports PIC16F and PIC18F devices
Keyfob and Handheld Programmer comparison
The PIC handheld Programmer has the following advantages over the PIC Keyfob Programmer
- Can power target at 5V or 3.3V
- Longer lasting battery 9V PP3
- Can be used with a PSU to save battery
- Better faulty target circuit protection
- USB interface
- VPP generator is built-in rather than being inline
- More device support, including PIC18FxxJxx and PIC18FxxKxx microcontrollers
- Better for target voltages below 4.5V
For all our PIC Programmer options, please see PIC Programmer Guide
Products of Interest:
| PIC Keyfob Programmer | PIC Handheld Programmer |
 PIC Keyfob Programmer |
PIC Hand held Programmer |
| PIC Keyfob Programmer Starter Kit | PIC Handheld Programmer Starter Kit |
 PIC Keyfob Programmer Starter Kit |
8-way PIC Handheld Programmer |
