This is the new PICkit 3 (Original) from Microchip. If you want an official programmer from Microchip, this is it! The PICkit 3 allows debugging and programming of PIC and dsPIC microcontrollers using the powerful graphical user interface of the MPLAB Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The MPLAB PICkit 3 is connected to a PC using a full speed USB interface and can be connected to the target via an Microchip debug (RJ-11) connector (compatible with MPLAB ICD 2/ 3 and MPLAB REAL ICE). The connector uses two device I/O pins and the reset line to implement in-circuit debugging and In-Circuit Serial Programming. miniUSB cable included. Features * USB (Full speed 12 Mbits/s interface to host PC) * Real-time execution * MPLAB IDE compatible (free copy included) * Built-in over-voltage/short circuit monitor * Firmware upgradeable from PC/web download * Fully enclosed * Supports low voltage to 2.0 volts (2.0v to 6.0v range) * Diagnostic LEDs (power, busy, error) * Read/write program and data memory of microcontroller * Erase of program memory space with verification * Freeze-peripherals at breakpoint