The pocket-sized EPIC Plus Programmer quickly and easily programs the mid-range PICmicros, including the PIC16C55x, 6xx, 7xx, 84, 9xx, PIC16CE62x, PIC16F8xx, PIC14Cxxx, the 8-pin PIC12Cxxx, PIC12CExxx and the 14-pin 16C505 microcontrollers. The basic programmer includes an 18-pin socket for programming 8-, 14- and 18-pin PICmicros. ZIF adapters are available to program 28- and 40-pin as well as surface mount and PLCC packaged PICmicros. (It will not program or read the base-line PIC16C5x or high-end 17Cxxx series.)
The EPIC Plus Programmer is software upgradeable for future PICmicros. It includes DOS and Windows 95/98/NT programming software and a PICmicro macro assembler that works with both the Microchip mnemonics and "8051" style mnemonics. Or you may use it with MPASM, "C", the PicBasic Compiler or the PicBasic Pro Compiler.
The EPIC Plus Programmer is available assembled and tested or as a bare board with program diskette, parts list and assembly instructions. The programmer runs off two 9-volt batteries or an optional AC adapter (16VDC, 450ma). It plugs into the PC parallel printer port using an optional 25-pin male to 25-pin female parallel printer extension cable. A serial cable may not have all the necessary connections so be sure to use a parallal printer extension cable.
A 10-pin expansion header on the EPIC Plus Programmer allows in-circuit programming and the connection of a variety of adapters.
EPIC programming software for Windows 95/98/NT, New Version 2.1
Along with the original DOS programming software, the EPIC Plus Programmer now includes Windows 95/98/NT version 2.1 programming software. This software includes support for the upcoming PIC16C773, 774, PIC16F873, 874, 876 and 877. It also adds a programming count window and last-used file list. It now saves its last state and device and the programming algorithms and timing have been improved. An upgrade is available for current EPIC owners.
12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12C671, 12C672, 12CE518, 12CE519, 12CE673, 12CE674: Supported.
14C000: Supported using PIC14C000 ZIF Adapter.
16C505: Supported.
16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58: Not supported.
16C554(A), 16C556(A), 16C558(A), 16C61, 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C715, 16C84, 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16F83, 16F84(A): Supported.
16C62(AB), 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C641, 16C642, 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C661, 16C662, 16C67, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C76, 16C77, 773, 774, 16F873, 16F874, 16F876, 16F877: Supported using 40/28 Pin ZIF Adapter.
16C923, 16C924: Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter.
PicStic1, PicStic2, PicStic3, PicStic4: Supported using PicStic Adapter.
12C508(A), 12C509(A), 12CE518, 12CE519: Supported.
12C671, 12C672, 12CE673, 12CE674: Not supported.
14C000: Supported using PIC14C000 ZIF Adapter.
16C505, 16C52, 16C54, 16C55, 16C56, 16C57, 16C58: Not supported.
16C554(A), 16C556(A), 16C558(A), 16C61, 16C620(A), 16C621(A), 16C622(A), 16C71, 16C710, 16C711, 16C84, 16CE623, 16CE624, 16CE625, 16F83, 16F84(A): Supported.
16C62(AB), 16C63(A), 16C64(A), 16C65(AB), 16C66, 16C67, 16C72(A), 16C73(AB), 16C74(AB), 16C76, 16C77: Supported using 40/28 Pin ZIF Adapter.
16C641, 16C642, 16C661, 16C662, 16C715, 16C773, 16C774, 16F873, 16F874, 16F876, 16F877: Not supported.
16C923, 16C924: Supported using 68 Pin PLCC Adapter.
These adapters connect to the EPIC Programmer's 10-pin expansion header to allow programming of PICmicros in DIP, PLCC and surface mount packages.
8/18 Pin ZIF Adapter - $29.95
For the 18-pin PIC16C554(A), 556(A), 558(A), 61, 620(A), 621(A), 622(A), 71, 710, 711, 715, 84, PIC16CE623, 624, 625, PIC16F83, 84(A), the 8-pin PIC12C508(A), 509(A), 671, 672, PIC12CE518, 519, 673, 674 and the 14-pin PIC16C505.
PIC14C000 ZIF Adapter - $29.95
Specifically for the 28-pin PIC14C000.
40/28 Pin ZIF Adapter - $29.95
For the 40-pin PIC16C64(A), 65(AB), 661, 662, 67, 74(AB), 77, 774, PIC16F874, 877, and the 28-pin PIC16C62(AB), 63(A), 641, 642, 66, 72(A), 73(AB), 76, 773, PIC16F873 and 876.
PicStic ZIF Adapter - $29.95
For the Micromint PicStic1, 2, 3 and 4.
8 Pin SOIC Adapter - $49.95
For the 8-pin surface mount SOIC PIC12C508(A), 509(A), 671, 672, PIC12CE518, 519, 673 and 674.
18 Pin SOIC Adapter - $49.95
For the 18-pin surface mount SOIC PIC16C554(A), 556(A), 558(A), 61, 620(A), 621(A), 622(A), 71, 710, 711, 715, 84, PIC16CE623, 624, 625, PIC16F83 and 84(A).
28 Pin SOIC Adapter - $49.95
For the 28-pin surface mount SOIC PIC16C62(AB), 63(A), 641, 642, 66, 72(A), 73(AB), 76, 773, PIC16F873 and 876.
PIC14C000 SOIC Adapter - $49.95
For the 28-pin surface mount SOIC PIC14C000.
44 Pin MQFP Adapter - $79.95
For the surface mount Metric Quad Flat Pack PIC16C64(A), 65(AB), 661, 662, 67, 74(AB), 77, 774, PIC16F874 and 877.
44 Pin PLCC Adapter - $49.95
For the PLCC packaged PIC16C64(A), 65(AB), 661, 662, 67, 74(AB), 77, 774, PIC16F874 and 877.
68 Pin PLCC Adapter - $49.95
For the PLCC packaged PIC16C923 and 924.
In-Circuit Programming Adapter - $49.95
The In-Circuit Programming Adapter for the PIC16C84 or 'F84 allows the quick erasing, programming and testing of the PICmicro without having to continuously transfer it between the programmer and your target system. This adapter plugs between the EPIC Plus Programmer and your test board and fully isolates the target system from the high voltages of the programmer.
