The U2 Programmer is a new USB programmer for PIC microcontrollers. The programmer will program over 300 different PIC MCUs, including dsPIC devices. Supply voltages are automatically adjusted for each device, enabling you to program 5-V microcontrollers and the newest devices that run at 3.3 V.

A USB connection to your PC is all that’s needed to operate the programmer. No external power is required, making it ideal for portable use with a laptop. Lead-free fabrication makes the programmer RoHS-compliant and environment friendly. 

Designed with in-circuit programming in mind, the programmer features a convenient 10-pin header that can be connected to a target board. Programming in-circuit speeds the development process and enables you to program a surface-mount device that is soldered in place.

The programmer isn’t limited to in-circuit operation. Adapters are available for programming individual PIC microcontrollers in through-hole and surface-mount packages up to 80 pins. You can purchase the programmer with an accessory bundle that includes an adapter for eight-pin through 40-pin DIP packages.

Windows software is included with the programmer. It accepts standard Microchip format HEX files that are generated by MPLAB, C compilers, and BASIC compilers. Command line options enable the programmer to be controlled from a batch file or shortcut for production use.

The U2 Programmer is available in several packages starting at $89.95. You can purchase it with or without a plastic enclosure, by itself, or with accessories.

MicroEngineering Labs, Inc.
www.melabs.com