PIC MCUs: Hardware and Connections

The ICD-U40 programmer/debugger connects to the CCS Windows IDE via the USB port of your computer, and connects to the PIC microcontroller through a modular cable. Although the boards provided for ME 233/333/433 and in the lab are already wired correctly, a wiring diagram for communication with the PIC microcontroller is given below for reference.
While the ICD is connected to the PIC MCU and to your computer via a USB cable the Windows IDE will be able to communicate with the PIC microcontroller. In order to program or debug successfully, these connections must be made correctly.