Features
Connects to computer via a USB Type-C cable
Powered through USB cable or target and can optionally power target (up to 150 mA)
Supports powering from the target board (2.7V~5.5V)
Onboard 8pin SIL programming connector, supports ICSP, JTAG, SWD, UART VCP
Programs devices using MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE
Supports Programmer-To-Go (PTG) to field program devices
Supports MPLAB PTG iOS/Android app used to select and manage PTG program images via Bluetooth
Supports Virtual Comm Port (VCOM)
Supports multiple hardware and software breakpoints, allows setting stopwatch and monitoring variables and internal file registers. Supports debugging in real-time and at full device operational speed
Supports new devices and features through new/updated packs in MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE
Indicates debugger status via indicator light strip
CE and RoHS compliant

Hardware Support

The MPLAB PICkit 5 In-Circuit Debugger allows fast and easy debugging and programming of Microchip devices using the powerful graphical user interface of MPLAB X IDE or MPLAB IPE. Supported devices include:

PIC and AVR microcontrollers (MCUs)
dsPIC digital signal controllers (DSCs)
SAM (Arm Cortex-based) MCUs and microprocessors (MPUs)
CEC (Arm Cortex-based) MCUs

Software Support

Supports MPLAB X IDE v6.10 or greater, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems

How to Use
1. Install the MPLAB X IDE v6.10 or greater on your computer
2. Connect to Target Device
Connect the PICkit 5 to the computer using the USB Type-C cable.
Attach the communication cable between the debugger and target board.
Connect external power to target board.