# MPLAB Compatible USB PIC Programmer

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PGM-09671 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/mplab-compatible-usb-pic-programmer.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/mplab-compatible-usb-pic-programmer.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Replaced by: Programmers.

**Replacement:** https://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/Programmers

## Description

This PIC programmer, from Cana Kit, is a professional USB PIC Programmer offering ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets, an ICSP header, and an ICD2 port for easy PIC programming. The programmer is 100% compatible with MPLAB (PICkit 2 interface), and therefore can program practically any PIC microcontroller including the PIC16F84A, PIC16F628, PIC18F458 and PIC16F877.

This PIC Programmer uses a USB port for power and connection to the computer, as opposed to the traditional serial port, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. The programmer offers in-circuit programming with a wide range of optional adapters available for all DIP sizes from 8 to 40 pin, together with a program-run switch for direct in-circuit program execution.

Standalone windows programming software fully supported by Microchip is included. The firmware of this USB PIC Programmer is also fully updatable as new devices are released and updates to the firmware can be easily downloaded via Microchip’s official website.

**Features:**

- Fully Assembled & Tested
- USB Connection (Cable Included)
- Does not require a power supply
- 100% compatible with PicKit2 and Microchip’s MPLAB IDE
- ZIF sockets for easy programming and removal
- 6-pin ICSP as well as RJ-11 ICD2 port available for programming
- Supports a wide range of PIC Microcontrollers from 8-Pin to 40-Pin
- Power and programming LEDs
- When inserting PIC IC's into the ZIF sockets, you just align pin 1 of your IC to Pin 1of the ZIF socket (which is indicated on the programmer PCB). The smaller socket is for 8-20 pin ICs, while the larger socket is for 28 and 40 pin ICs only.

**Resources:**

- [Instruction Manual](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/UK1300_169945e0928.pdf)
- [OEM Software Resources Page](https://www.canakit.com/uk1300) (Note, the download links on this page are http:\\\\ not https:\\\\ - you may need to right-click and select "Save Link as..." to download)
- [MPLAB IPE (Programming Environment)](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tools-tools-and-software/embedded-software-center/mplab-integrated-programming-environment)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/m/p/mplab_compatible_usb_pic_programmer__pgm-09671__01.jpg)