PICFlash is a programmer and in-circuit debugger for PIC12F, PIC16F and PIC18F microcontrollers. Very fast, on-board USB 2.0 programmer with a simplified driver installation.

mikroICD is a hardware tool designed for testing and debugging programs on PIC microcontrollers.

When connected to a prototype device, the programmer becomes IN-SYSTEM programmer.

With ZIF socket, it becomes a standard programmer used for a large-scale production.

PICFlash can be connected to a microcontroller via an IDC10 connector. Refer to figure on the right. You just have to place a 2x5 connector between the MCU and other on-board modules. By building in the PICFlash connector you will be able to perform In System PIC programming.

The microcontroller is connected to the PICFlash programmer via 5 lines, two of which are +5V and GND. Unlike programmers whose operation is based on bootloaders and needs to put a part of their memory at a bootload program's disposal, PICFlash programs MCUs externally so that the entire memory is available to the programmer.