Release Notes for PICSTART Plus® Device Programmer

MPLAB® IDE v7.50

Software DLL Version v4.40.0.2

Operating System Versions v4.50.02 (pspls45002.hex)

 

November 3, 2006

 

Table of Contents

1      Device Support List

2      PC Operating System Support List

3      Reference Documents

4      What's New or Updated

5      Known Problems

6      Important Notes

7      Programming PIC10F2XXX Devices

8      Programming rfPIC12C509Ax Devices

9      Programming PIC16C55A/C57C/F57 Devices

10     Programming PIC16F818/819 Devices

11     Programming PIC18C658/858 and PIC18F6x20/8x20 Devices

12     Universal Programming Module (AC162049)

1         Device Support List

1.1      Full Support

Device

Supported in OS (FW) Version

Device

Supported in OS (FW) Version

PIC10F200!

(04.30.00)

PIC10F206!

(04.30.00)

PIC10F202!

(04.30.00)

PIC10F220!

(04.30.01)

PIC10F204!

(04.30.00)

PIC10F222!

(04.30.01)

 

 

 

 

PIC12C508

(02.01.00)

PIC12F508

(04.30.00)

PIC12C508A

(02.01.00)

PIC12F509

(04.30.00)

PIC12C509

(02.01.00)

PIC12F510

(04.30.00)

PIC12C509A

(02.01.00)

PIC12F629

(03.00.07)

PIC12C671

(02.01.00)

PIC12F635

(04.20.03)

PIC12C672

(02.01.00)

PIC12F675

(03.00.07)

PIC12CE518

(02.01.00)

PIC12F683

(04.02.00)

PIC12CE519

(02.01.00)

rfPIC12C509AF!

(02.01.00)

PIC12CE673

(02.01.00)

rfPIC12C509AG!

(02.01.00)

PIC12CE674

(02.01.00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIC16C505

(02.01.00)

PIC16CE623

(02.01.00)

PIC16C54

(02.01.00)

PIC16CE624

(02.01.00)

PIC16C54C

(02.01.00)

PIC16CE625

(02.01.00)

PIC16C55

(02.01.00)

PIC16F505

(04.30.00)

PIC16C554

(02.01.00)

PIC16F54

(04.02.00)

PIC16C558

(02.01.00)

PIC16F57!

(04.02.00)

PIC16C55A!

(02.01.00)

PIC16F627

(02.10.01)

PIC16C56

(02.01.00)

PIC16F627A

(04.10.00)

PIC16C56A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F628

(02.10.01)

PIC16C57

(02.01.00)

PIC16F628A

(04.10.00)

PIC16C57C!

(02.01.00)

PIC16F630

(03.00.06)

PIC16C58A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F636

(04.12.04)

PIC16C58B

(02.01.00)

PIC16F639

(04.10.06)

PIC16C620

(02.01.00)

PIC16F639

(04.12.04)

PIC16C620A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F648A

(04.10.00)

PIC16C621

(02.01.00)

PIC16F676

(03.00.06)

PIC16C621A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F684

(04.10.00)

PIC16C622

(02.01.00)

PIC16F685

(04.10.06)

PIC16C622A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F687

(04.10.06)

PIC16C62A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F688

(04.10.00)

PIC16C62B

(02.01.00)

PIC16F689

(04.10.06)

PIC16C63

(02.01.00)

PIC16F690

(04.10.06)

PIC16C63A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F716

(04.10.00)

PIC16C642

(02.01.00)

PIC16F72

(02.10.01)

PIC16C64A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F73

(02.10.01)

PIC16C65A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F737

(04.10.00)

PIC16C65B

(02.01.00)

PIC16F74

(02.10.01)

PIC16C66

(02.01.00)

PIC16F747

(04.10.00)

PIC16C662

(02.01.00)

PIC16F76

(02.10.01)

PIC16C67

(02.01.00)

PIC16F767

(04.10.00)

PIC16C71

(02.01.00)

PIC16F77

(02.10.01)

PIC16C710

(02.01.00)

PIC16F777

(04.10.00)

PIC16C711

(02.01.00)

PIC16F785

(04.40.00)

PIC16C712

(02.01.00)

PIC16F818!

(03.00.07)

PIC16C715

(02.01.00)

PIC16F819!

(03.00.07)

PIC16C716

(02.01.00)

PIC16F83

(02.01.00)

PIC16C717

(02.10.01)

PIC16F84

(02.01.00)

PIC16C72

(02.01.00)

PIC16F84A

(02.01.00)

PIC16C72A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F87

(04.10.00)

PIC16C73A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F870

(02.01.00)

PIC16C73B

(02.01.00)

PIC16F871

(02.01.00)

PIC16C745

(02.01.00)

PIC16F872

(02.01.00)

PIC16C74A

(02.01.00)

PIC16F873

(02.01.00)

PIC16C74B

(02.01.00)

PIC16F873A

(03.00.07)

PIC16C76

(02.01.00)

PIC16F874

(02.01.00)

PIC16C765

(02.01.00)

PIC16F874A

(03.00.07)

PIC16C77

(02.01.00)

PIC16F876

(02.01.00)

PIC16C770

(02.10.01)

PIC16F876A

(03.00.07)

PIC16C771

(02.10.01)

PIC16F877

(02.01.00)

PIC16C773

(02.01.00)

PIC16F877A

(03.00.07)

PIC16C774

(02.01.00)

PIC16F88

(04.10.00)

PIC16C781

(02.30.00)

PIC16F913

(04.40.01)

PIC16C782

(02.30.00)

PIC16F914

(04.40.01)

PIC16C923

(02.01.00)

PIC16F916

(04.40.01)

PIC16C924

(02.01.00)

PIC16F917

(04.40.01)

PIC16C925

(02.01.00)

PIC16HV540

(02.01.00)

PIC16C926

(02.01.00)

PIC16HV785

(04.40.00)

 

 

 

 

PIC17C42

(02.01.00)

PIC17C756

(02.01.00)

PIC17C42A

(02.01.00)

PIC17C756A

(02.01.00)

PIC17C43

(02.01.00)

PIC17C762

(02.01.00)

PIC17C44

(02.01.00)

PIC17C766

(02.01.00)

PIC17C752

(02.01.00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIC18C242

(02.01.00)

PIC18F2620

(04.30.01)

PIC18C252

(02.01.00)

PIC18F2680

(04.30.01)

PIC18C442

(02.01.00)

PIC18F4220

(04.02.00)

PIC18C452

(02.01.00)

PIC18F4221

(04.30.03)

PIC18C658!

(02.01.00)

PIC18F4320

(04.02.00)

PIC18C858!

(02.01.00)

PIC18F4321

(04.30.03)

PIC18F1220#

(04.10.00)

PIC18F4331

(04.02.00)

PIC18F1320#

(04.10.00)

PIC18F4410

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2220

(04.02.00)

PIC18F442

(02.30.01)

PIC18F2221

(04.30.03)

PIC18F4420

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2320

(04.02.00)

PIC18F4431

(04.02.00)

PIC18F2321

(04.30.03)

PIC18F4450

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2331

(04.02.00)

PIC18F4455

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2410

(04.30.01)

PIC18F448

(02.30.01)

PIC18F242

(02.30.01)

PIC18F4480

(04.30.03)

PIC18F2420

(04.30.01)

PIC18F4510

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2431

(04.02.00)

PIC18F4515

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2450

(04.30.01)

PIC18F452

(02.30.01)

PIC18F2455

(04.30.01)

PIC18F4520

(04.30.01)

PIC18F248

(02.30.01)

PIC18F4525

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2480

(04.30.03)

PIC18F4550

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2510

(04.30.01)

PIC18F458

(02.30.01)

PIC18F2515

(04.30.01)

PIC18F4580

(04.30.03)

PIC18F252

(02.30.01)

PIC18F4585

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2520

(04.30.01)

PIC18F4610

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2525

(04.30.01)

PIC18F4620

(04.30.01)

PIC18F2550

(04.30.01)

PIC18F4680

(04.30.01)

PIC18F258

(02.30.01)

PIC18F6620!

(03.00.07)

PIC18F2580

(04.30.03)

PIC18F6720!

(03.00.07)

PIC18F2585

(04.30.01)

PIC18F8620!

(03.00.07)

PIC18F2610

(04.30.01)

PIC18F8720!

(03.00.07)

Beta Support

Device

Supported in OS (FW) Version

Device

Supported in OS (FW) Version

PIC16F506

(04.30.00)

PIC16F946

(04.40.01)

 

PIC18F1230

(04.50.01)

PIC18F1330

(04.50.01)

 

!   See Sections 7-12 in this readme for information on programming these devices.

#  Some revisions prior to Rev D0 may fail to program on this programmer.

Firmware version 4.50.01 will be available in the near future.

2         PC Operating System Support List

This tool has been tested under the following PC operating systems:

·         Windows® 98 SE

·         Windows ME

·         Windows NT 4.0 SP6a Workstations (NOT Servers)

·         Windows 2000 SP4

·         Windows XP

3         Reference Documents

The following documents may be found on our website or MPLAB IDE CD-ROM:

·         PICSTART Plus User's Guide                        DS51028

·         PICSTART Plus Upgrade Kit Brief                  DS51405

·         Programming Specifications for devices         various DS numbers

·         Development Tools Selector

 

On-line help (Help>Topics) is also available for this tool:

·         Programmers>PICSTART PlusI                                 hlpPSPlus.chm

4         What's New or Updated

None.

5         Known Problems

The following is a list of known problems. For information on common problems, error messages and limitations, please see “Troubleshooting” in the online help file for PICSTART Plus (hlpPSPlus.chm).

Some devices require that a 0.1uF bypass capacitor be placed from the VDD pin to the VSS pin of the device to successfully program the device.  If programming failures still arise, try increasing this value incrementally to a maximum of 10uF. A low ESR capacitor such as a tantalum is recommended. The parts affected are:

PIC10F220        PIC10F222        PIC16F737        PIC16F747       

PIC16F767        PIC16F777        PIC18F2220      PIC18F2320     

PIC18F2410      PIC18F2420      PIC18F2455      PIC18F2480     

PIC18F2510      PIC18F2515      PIC18F2520      PIC18F2525     

PIC18F2550      PIC18F2580      PIC18F2585      PIC18F2610     

PIC18F2620      PIC18F2680      PIC18F4220      PIC18F4320     

PIC18F4410      PIC18F4420      PIC18F2331      PIC18F2431     

PIC18F4331      PIC18F4431      PIC18F4455      PIC18F4480     

PIC18F4510      PIC18F4515      PIC18F4520      PIC18F4525     

PIC18F4550      PIC18F4580      PIC18F4585      PIC18F4610     

PIC18F4620      PIC18F4680

For devices such as the 18Fxx31 which have power supply (Vdd and AVdd) and ground (Vss and AVss), all pins must be used in order for these devices to program.

5.1      SSRs (System Service Requests)

SSR 19423: On Windows 98, Program and Verify progress so far, then pause at random addresses on large memory devices. Occasionally, communication errors occur.

SSR 19424: On Windows 98, programming does not always successfully complete when resumed after communication failure.

SSR 19753: EEPROM is not being erased on some devices, such as the PIC16F62X/62XA, PIC16F648A, PIC16F8X/8XA, and PIC16F87X/87XA.

SSR 29067: blank Check: No longer reports ID memeory area with dsPIC33/PIC24 devices.

Important Notes

·         Once address ranges are set in the Programmer Settings dialog, Program tab, the settings will stay set and not revert to default values after an operation.

·         For all memory except configuration bits (that are not code protected), you may program from 1 to 0, but not from 0 to 1, i.e., you must erase and then program.

·         With PIC18F8xxx devices set in boot block processor mode, memory past the boot block range is not accessible. Therefore, verifying after the boot block range will fail in this mode. In microprocessor mode, all of program memory will fail a verify.

6         Programming PIC10F2XX Devices

PIC10F2xx devices are currently available in a 6-pin SOT 23 and 8-pin DIP packages.  The following setup is required for use with the PICSTART Plus:

6-pin SOT 23 options:

1.       PIC10F2xx Universal Programmer Adapter (AC163020) with the 16-pin Adapter socket on the reverse side:  Using the male-male stand-off headers, align pin one as viewed from the top silk screen with pin one of the 40-pin ZIFF socket on the PICSTART Plus. Please see "AC163020 pin 1 guide" (DS51478).

2.       PIC10F2xx SOT-23 to DIP-8 Programmer Adapter (AC163021):  Using the pin one pad (square solder pad), align the pad with pin one of the 40-pin ZIFF socket on the PICSTART Plus. Please see "AC163021 pin 1 guide" (DS51479).

8-pin DIP options:

1.       PIC10F2xx Universal Programmer Adapter (AC163020) with the 18-pin Adapter socket on the reverse side:  Using the male-male stand-off headers, align pin one as viewed from the top silk screen with pin one of the 40-pin ZIFF socket on the PICSTART Plus. Please see "AC163020 pin 1 guide" (DS51478).

2.       Align Pin 1 of the 10F2xx DIP-8 package to Pin 9 of the PICSTART Plus.

7         Programming rfPIC12C509Ax Devices

You can program rfPIC12C509Ax devices using PICSTART Plus by creating an adapter that will connect the top 8 pins (4 pins on each side) to the PICSTART Plus (socket pins 1-4 and 37-40).  This will allow you to program the PIC12C509A part of the device.  ONLY connect the top 8 pins for proper operation.  Once you have created the adapter, you will be able to select the rfPIC12C509Ax part from the PICSTART Plus programming dialog on MPLAB IDE. Then follow normal programming procedures.

8         Programming PIC16C55A/C57C/F57 Devices

From ETN #22:

Symptom: PIC16C55A, PIC16C57C and PIC16F57 devices do not verify correctly using the PICSTART Plus. When a blank device is read, program memory values of 0xBFF are reported.

Problem: The OSC2 pin on the PIC16C55A, PIC16C57C and 16F57 tries to overdrive RB6. This causes invalid voltage levels for verification.

Solution: To program the PIC16C55A, PIC16C57C and the 16F57 in DIP packages on a PICSTART Plus, a modified adapter must be used. The adapter can be created using a 28- or 40-pin ZIF, LIF or standard socket by cutting the connector pin that corresponds to pin 26 the device.  After creating this modified adapter, secure the device in the adapter, then place the modified adapter in the PICSTART Plus. This adapter should only be used when programming these devices.

9         Programming PIC16F818/819 Devices

When programming a PIC16F818 or PIC16F819, you must add a 1kohm resistor between MCLR and GND. This can be placed in the socket with the device.

10    Programming PIC18C658/858 and PIC18F6x20/8x20 Devices

To program these devices using the PICSTART Plus programmer, you need to build an adapter that will make the part look like the 40-pin PIC18CXXX devices. The device pins below should be attached to the PICSTART Plus as noted. (ETN #23)

Note: You must connect all Vdd/Vss lines on the devices, as all are needed to power the chip correctly.

 

PIN

PICSTART Plus

PIC18C658 64-pin package

PIC18C658 68-pin package

VDD

11

10, 26, 38, 57

2, 20, 37, 49

VSS

12

9, 25, 41, 56

19, 36, 53, 68

MCLR

1

7

16

RB6

39

42

54

RB7

40

37

48

 

PIN

PICSTART Plus

PIC18C858 80-pin package

PIC18C858 84-pin package

VDD

11

12, 32, 48, 71

2, 24, 45, 61

VSS

12

11, 31, 51, 70

23, 44, 65, 84

MCLR

1

9

20

RB6

39

52

66

RB7

40

47

60

 

PIN

PICSTART Plus

PIC18F6X20 64-pin package

PIC18F8X20 80-pin package

VDD

11

10, 19, 26, 38, 57

12, 25, 32, 48, 71

VSS

12

9, 20, 25, 41, 56

11, 26, 31, 51, 70

MCLR

1

7

9

RB6

39

42

52

RB7

40

37

47

11    Universal Programming Module (AC162049)

Not currently supported on PICSTART Plus. Supported only on MPLAB ICD 2.