If you need a programmer for Microchip PIC microcontrollers you have come to the right place!
Kanda have a wide range of Microchip PIC programming solutions including a USB PIC Programmer, Keyfob PIC Programmer, ICD2, Handheld PIC Programmer plus 48-pin socket PIC Programmers and PIC microcontroller boards.



Our Microchip PIC Programmer choices can be divided into socket PIC programmers, In System PIC programmers and Handheld PIC programmers. The main categories are listed here.

• In System Programmers for Microchip PIC microcontrollers - ICSP


• 48-pin Socket Programmer, with ICSP, for Microchip PIC and EEPROMs


• Keyfob Microchip PIC Programmers


• Handheld Microchip PIC Programmers


• Microchip Type ICD2 Programmer and Emulator

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Everyone has a different requirement for programming PIC Microcontrollers, from the basic 'how do I get started', through updating PIC microcontrollers in the field, to full scale production of thousands of circuit boards. The best solution for you depends on how you answer these simple questions:

• Have you got experience with PIC programmers and PIC microcontrollers?
  If not, we suggest a combined PIC Programmer and development kit - see PIC Trainer including PIC Programmer
  
  
• Do you want to program PIC microcontrollers in a socket, in small volume?
  The lowest cost solution is the VP-PIC1 48-pin Microchip PIC Programmer
  
  
• Do you want to program PIC microcontrollers in a socket, in large volume?
  The Xeltek Programmer range includes USB Programmers and Gang Programmers for all Microchip PIC microcontrollers, see Xeltek USB Programmer
  
  
• Do you want a USB PIC Programmer for my PC, for In System Programming of PIC Microcontrollers?
  The PRESTO USB PIC Programmer supports all Microchip PIC microcontrollers, including dsPIC and PIC24 using ICSP, see Presto USB PIC Programmer
  
  
• Do you want to program PIC microcontrollers without a PC?
  For a PIC Programmer that doesn't use a PC, either for production or field updates, you need our Keyfob or handheld PIC programmers - see Handheld and Keyfob PIC Programmers
  
  
  
• Do you want a PIC programmer that also programs other devices such as flash memory or more microcontrollers?
  A wide range of USB Universal Programmers, with socket and ICSP programming can be viewed in our USB Universal Programmer Range
  
  
• Do I need a Keyfob PIC Programmer or a Handheld PIC Programmer?
  The Keyfob PIC Programmer is lower cost but is less robust and cannot power target.
  Please see PIC Keyfob Programmer and PIC Handheld Programmer Page
  
  
• Do I want an Emulator as well as a programmer?
  See Microchip Type ICD2 PIC Programmer and Emulator
  
  
• I want a hand held PIC Programmer that can store more than 1 program
  See 8-way Handheld PIC Programmer
  
  

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Other Microchip PIC Resources

If you haven't designed your PIC microcontroller circuit yet, then have a look at our recommended PIC Microcontroller ICSP interface. Microchip are a bit vague about the best design for ICSP (In System Programming) and tend to change their mind in different diagrams, so we have created a PIC schematic that will work with all PIC programmers.

View PIC Programmer ICSP Guide in new window.


PIC microcontroller overviews and datasheets can be found here
PIC 18F Microcontroller Range

PIC16F Microcontroller Range

PIC Microcontroller Application Notes


If you can't afford a PIC programmer, you can build your own. For example, look at Home made PIC Programmer

If Linux is your thing, then PIC programmer software is available - see PIC Programmer software for Linux

And some projects, ideas and Q and A
Micro Examples PIC forum
Basic PIC Microcontroller Tutorial

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Handheld PIC Programmers
LPT Handheld PIC Programmer Starter Kit Replaces PIC-HH0010	PIC-HH0110P
USB Handheld PIC Programmer Starter Kit Replaces PIC-HH0010U	PIC-HH0110
LPT Handheld PIC Programmer Replaces PIC-HH0020	PIC-HH0120P
USB Handheld PIC Programmer Replaces PIC-HH0020U	PIC-HH0120
8-way USB Handheld PIC Programmer New Product	PIC-HH0820
8-way USB Handheld PIC Programmer Starter Kit New Product	PIC-HH0810
Keyfob PIC Programmers
LPT Keyfob PIC Programmer Starter Kit	PIC-KF0010
LPT Keyfob PIC Programmer	PIC-KF0020
LPT Keyfob PIC Programmer Multipack	PIC-KF0030
LPT Keyfob PIC Programmer Service Pack	PIC-KF0040
Other PIC Programmers
PRESTO USB PIC Programmer	PRESTO
Socket PIC Programmer with ICSP	VP-PIC1
PIC Trainer with Programmer	PIC-TRAIN1
Socket Programmer with ICSP, 45000 Devices	VP-990
Socket Programmer with ICSP, 48000 Devices	SP3000U
Microchip Type ICD2 Programmer and Emulator	QB-ICD2