Microchip's Microstick II delivers a complete development hardware platform for 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs and digital signal controllers. It’s the perfect solution to those looking for a low-cost, easy-to-use development platform. The USB-powered kit includes an on-board debugger / programmer, a DUT socket for easy device swapping, a user LED and reset button. It is designed for insertion into a standard prototyping board for easy connection to additional circuitry. The kit is extremely portable as well and is still about the size of a stick of gum!

The Microstick II development kit supports all 3.3 V PIC24FJ, PIC24H, dsPIC33, and PIC32 SPDIP packaged devices.