M i c r o c h i p T e c h n o l o g y I n c o r p o r a t e d

Summary

The MPLAB PM3 Universal Device Programmer is easy to

use and operates with a PC or as a stand-alone unit, and

programs Microchip's entire line of PICmicro®devices as

well as the latest dsPIC30F DSC devices. The MPLAB PM3

features a large and bright LCD unit (128x64 pixels) to

display easy menus, programming statistics and status

information.

The MPLAB PM3 programmer has exceptional programming

speed to allow high production throughput, especially

important for large memory devices, and includes a Secure

Digital/Multimedia Card slot for easy and secure data

storage and transfer.

The MPLAB PM3 programmer is designed with 40

programmable socket pins, allowing each socket module to

be configured to support many different devices, requiring

fewer socket modules to support the entire line of

Microchip parts. The socket modules use multi-pin

connectors for high reliability and quick interchange. An

adapter allows current PROMATE®II socket modules to be

used on the MPLAB PM3 programmer.

When connected to a PC-host system either via a serial or

USB port, the MPLAB PM3 programmer is seamlessly

integrated with the MPLAB Integrated Development

Environment (IDE) providing an exceptionally user-friendly

interface for the ultimate control during programming. The

MPLAB IDE includes a full-featured macro assembler,

powerful software simulator with symbolic debugger, color-

coded programmer's editor, project manager, high-level

language debugging and support for Microchip and selected

third party development tools, including compilers, low-cost

in-circuit debuggers and full-featured in-circuit emulators.

Features

Key features of the MPLAB PM3 Programmer include:

interface

– PC Host mode for full control

– Safe mode for secure data

– Standalone mode for programming without a PC

support all Microchip devices and package options

(sold separately)

MPLAB®PM3 Universal Device Programmer

Features (Continued)

numbers while in PC Host mode.

for batch control

(sold separately)

support

external memory support

Package Contents

Host System Requirements

higher processor, or equivalent

Windows 2000 or Windows XP