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1.2

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To communicate with and program the MPLAB Starter Kit for Serial Memory Products,

the following hardware and software requirements must be met:

• PC compatible system

• An available USB port on PC or powered USB hub

• CD-ROM drive

Operating Systems

* Only initial testing has been performed on 32-bit Vista for this release. 64-bit

Vista is not supported at this time.

1.3

BOARD SETUP

Figure 1-1 is a drawing of a set up MPLAB Starter Kit for Serial Memory Products. The

USB connection provides communication and power to the board.

FIGURE 1-1:

MPLAB STARTER KIT FOR SERIAL MEMORY PRODUCTS

SETUP

Memory Starter Kit

USB