MCHPAtmel-ICE
Overview
The Atmel-ICE is a professional development tool for debugging and programming Microchip ARM Cortex-M based SAM and AVR microcontrollers. It provides a bridge between the host computer's USB 2.0 interface and the target device's on-chip debug circuitry, supporting a wide operating voltage range from 1.62V to 5.5V. This unit is essential for real-time code execution, hardware breakpoints, and instruction trace monitoring.
Why Choose This Part
The Atmel-ICE offers universal compatibility across the entire Microchip AVR and SAM product lines, eliminating the need for separate tools for different architectures. It features high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity and supports advanced debugging features like ITM serial trace capture for real-time application profiling.
Applications
Getting Started
Connect the Atmel-ICE to a PC via the included USB cable and interface it with a target board using the 50-mil or 100-mil headers. It is fully integrated with Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) and MPLAB X IDE, which provide the necessary drivers and toolchains for immediate development. Ensure the target voltage is between 1.62V and 5.5V as the probe is powered by the USB host but senses the target voltage for level shifting.
