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PIC Keyfob Programmer Order Code: PIC-KF0020 Price: £37.76
PIC Keyfob Mini-programmer
The PIC keyfob Mini-programmer is a very small standalone programmer for PIC 18F and PIC16F microcontrollers. Once it is loaded from the PC using the Starter Kit it is completely portable. It is very small, uses 1 button operation and supports Low and High Voltage PIC programming modes.
PIC Keyfob Mini-programmer
Win 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP/Vista
PIC microcontroller Support
Features
Once you have one Starter Kit, you can load as many PIC keyfob Mini-programmers as you like.
See PIC Keyfob Mini-programmer Starter Kit
Limitations
As the keyfob draws power from the target circuit, it operates at the target voltage, down to 3V. However, the BULK ERASE command on the PIC microcontrollers will not work below 4.5V. So, if your target voltage is below 4.5V locked devices cannot be re-programmed. PIC16F microcontrollers need at least 4.5V in all cases. We recommend the PIC Handheld programmer for low voltage applications as it can power the target PIC microcontroller.
In HVP mode, if the configuration bits are set for internal master clear and internal oscillator, the PIC device will start to execute code before entering the program mode because the MCLR pin will not hold it in reset. Also, if RB6 and/or RB7 are configured as outputs by the program there may be contention between these pins and the programmer preventing the microcontroller from entering the program mode properly.
The PIC keyfob is NOT designed to cope with faulty target boards, so you should test or isolate target boards first, or use the PIC handheld programmer instead.
A Quick start guide with recommended circuits and setup details can be downloaded here.
PIC Handheld Programmer
A more robust PIC Handheld programmer is available, which is ideal for use on the production line or for low voltage targets. It operates in the same way as the PIC keyfob but has extra features for production use.
PIC Handheld Programmer
datasheet | support information
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The PIC keyfob Mini-programmer is a very small standalone programmer for PIC 18F and PIC16F microcontrollers. Once it is loaded from the PC using the Starter Kit it is completely portable. It is very small, uses 1 button operation and supports Low and High Voltage PIC programming modes.
PIC Keyfob Mini-programmer
- Dimensions:Metric- 45mm x 35mm x 15mm - 28g
- Dimensions:Imperial - 1.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 inches - 1 oz
- Easy to load, easy to use
- Reprogram as many times as you need
- Holds PIC program code indefinitely
- Supports all PIC Configuration and security settings
- Loads PIC Configuration word, data, user ID data from Hex File
- Supports High and Low Voltage PIC programming
PIC microcontroller Support
All released PIC18F devices. Updates available for new microcontroller support.
PIC16F microcontrollers at 5V only
See PIC Handheld programmer for low voltage support
PIC16F Support -
HVP + LVP
- PIC16F87x
- PIC16F627
- PIC16F628
- PIC16F627A, PIC16F628A, PIC16F648A (HVP mode programming only if Reset pin is not reprogrammed as I/O)
- PIC16F818
- PIC16F819
- PIC16F87
- PIC16F88
- PIC16F873A
- PIC16F874A
- PIC16F876A
- PIC16F877A
- PIC16F84A
- PIC16F83
- PIC16F84
- PIC16F7x
- PIC16F7x7
- PIC16F63x
- PIC16F68x
- PIC16F690
- PIC16F91x, PIC16F688, PIC16F684 only when Reset not reprogrammed as I/O
- PIC16F630
- PIC16F676
- PIC16F716 - will be supported
- PIC16F5x - will be supported
- PIC16F505
Features
- Reprogrammable up to a 1000 times
- Stores code indefinitely
- Battery powered for maximum flexibility
- Single button operation
- Ideal for Field or Production use
- High Voltage and Low Voltage Programming Modes
- 10-way DIL interface and 6 x 1-way flying lead adapter
Once you have one Starter Kit, you can load as many PIC keyfob Mini-programmers as you like.
See PIC Keyfob Mini-programmer Starter Kit
Limitations
As the keyfob draws power from the target circuit, it operates at the target voltage, down to 3V. However, the BULK ERASE command on the PIC microcontrollers will not work below 4.5V. So, if your target voltage is below 4.5V locked devices cannot be re-programmed. PIC16F microcontrollers need at least 4.5V in all cases. We recommend the PIC Handheld programmer for low voltage applications as it can power the target PIC microcontroller.
In HVP mode, if the configuration bits are set for internal master clear and internal oscillator, the PIC device will start to execute code before entering the program mode because the MCLR pin will not hold it in reset. Also, if RB6 and/or RB7 are configured as outputs by the program there may be contention between these pins and the programmer preventing the microcontroller from entering the program mode properly.
The PIC keyfob is NOT designed to cope with faulty target boards, so you should test or isolate target boards first, or use the PIC handheld programmer instead.
A Quick start guide with recommended circuits and setup details can be downloaded here.
PIC Handheld Programmer
A more robust PIC Handheld programmer is available, which is ideal for use on the production line or for low voltage targets. It operates in the same way as the PIC keyfob but has extra features for production use.
PIC Handheld Programmer
datasheet | support information
These open in a new window.
Product Accessories
 Batteries for Keyfob Programmers |  PIC Keyfob Programmer Starter Kit |  10-way to 6-way DIL Adapter |  10-way to 6 Flying lead adapter |
