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EPIC Serial Port Programmer

Our latest PIC Programmer uses a serial port to interface to your computer. This makes it compatible with computers that don't have parallel ports. It also allows the use of a USB-to-Serial adapter for those computers that only have USB ports.

The programmer board is specifically designed for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP). An ZIF adapter is available to allow the programming of DIP-packaged PICs from 8 to 40 pins. See ZIF-01 and ZIF-02 adapters at the bottom of page. The programmer is compatible with the complete line of Programming Adapters. This allows you to program almost any ICSP-capable PIC in almost any package.

The new design is small and compact. The programmer board measures only 1.8" x 2.3". Power is supplied by a 16VDC, 500mA, AC adapter (center-pin positive). A dual color LED indicates programmer status. The connection to the computer is via a standard 9-pin serial cable.

The programmer includes software for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP. This software allows you to control the programmer and set the configuration bits on the PIC. The software may be run as a standalone application or launched from most program editor/IDE packages like MicroCode Studio.

The melabs programmer software is compatible with the standard Microchip HEX format files. Any assembler or compiler for PICmicros can be used to create the program, including MPASM, "C", PicBasic Compiler, or PicBasic Pro Compiler.

The software allows you to set configuration bits on the PIC with an easy-to-use list of options. Each configuration option is selectable in a drop-down list. Configuration data may be read from a hex file or from a PIC.

The consolidated view-memory window lets you view each section of memory in the PIC with a click. A right-click gives you the choice of viewing ASCII, Decimal, or Hexadecimal.

A formidable list of options allow you to customize the way you interact with the software. You control what areas of the device are erased, programmed, and verified. Save mouse clicks with options like "Disable completion messages" and "Erase before programming".

Other Epic Programmers Availale:

EPIC Parallel Port Programmer
Epic USB Port Programmer

EPIC-S - Serial EPIC Programmer $89.95
EPIC-SA - Serial EPIC Programmer w/ ZIF-01 Adapter- $119.95

Current PICmicro support, melabs Serial Programmer for Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12CE518, 12CE519, 12C671, 12C672, 12CE673, 12CE674, 12F629, 12F635, 12F675, 12F683: Supported.

14000: Supported using PIC14000 ZIF Adapter.

16C432, 16C433: Supported using In-Circuit Serial Programming.

16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58, 16HV540: Not supported.

16C505, 16C554, 16C557, 16C558, 16C61, 16C62(AB), 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C662, 16C67, 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C712, 16C715, 16C716, 16C717, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C745, 16C76, 16C765, 16C77, 16C773, 16C774, 16C84: Supported.

16C770, 16C771, 16C781, 16C782: Supported.

16C923, 16C924, 16C925, 16C926: Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter.

16F54, 16F57, 16F627(A), 16F628(A), 16F630, 16F636, 16F639, 16F648A, 16F676, 16F684, 16F688, 16F716, 16F72, 16F73, 16F737, 16F74, 16F747, 16F76, 16F767, 16F77, 16F777, 16F818, 16F819, 16F83, 16F84(A), 16F87, 16F870, 16F871, 16F872, 16F873(A), 16F874(A), 16F876(A), 16F877(A), 16F88: Supported.

17C42(A), 17C43, 17C44: Not supported.

17C752, 17C756(A): Supported using 1768 PLCC Adapter.

17C762, 17C766: Supported using 1784 PLCC Adapter.

18C242, 18C252, 18C442, 18C452: Supported.

18C601, 18C658: Supported using 1868 PLCC Adapter.

18C801, 18C858: Supported using 1884 PLCC Adapter.

18F1220, 18F1320, 18F2220, 18F2320, 18F2331, 18F242, 18F2431, 18F2439, 18F248, 18F252, 18F2539, 18F258, 18F4220, 18F4320, 18F4331, 18F442, 18F4431, 18F4439, 18F448, 18F452, 18F4539, 18F458: Supported.

18F6520, 18F6525, 18F6585, 18F6620, 18F6621, 18F6680, 18F6720: Supported using 1864 TQFP Adapter.

18F8520, 18F8525, 18F8585, 18F8620, 18F8621, 18F8680, 18F8720: Supported using 1880 TQFP Adapter.

rfPIC12C509AF, rfPIC12C509AG, rfPIC12F675F, rfPIC12F675H, rfPIC12F675K: Supported.

MCP25020, MCP25025, MCP25050, MCP25055: Supported using In-Circuit Serial Programming.

PicStic1, PicStic1 2K, PicStic2, PicStic2 2K, PicStic3, PicStic 3 2K, PicStic4, PicStic4 2K, and PicStic5: Supported using PicStic Adapter.

ZIF Adapters

These adapters connect to the EPIC Programmer's 10-pin expansion header to allow programming of 28 and 40 pin PICmicros in DIP, PLCC and surface mount packages.

ZIF-01 - 8/18 pin ZIF adapter - $34.95
ZIF-02 - 28/40 pin ZIF adapter - $34.95