In order to program PICs, EEproms and other MCUs, they have to be connected to MAKInterface. There are several opportunities for establishing the connection:

	IC-Test-Clip (For serial EEproms and PIC16X84. Available is a DIP and SMD version)
	Probe-IT Clips

The IC-Testclips and Probe-IT clips are directly connected to MAKInterface, using a cable and a 10 pole connector.

The advantage of the IC-Testclips and Probe-IT clips is, that in many cases serial EEproms and PIC16F84 can be can programmed in circuit, without desoldering. Whether this will be possible or not, depends on the circuit design, where the EEprom is located.

Pinouts for various devices are given in the Support menu. In the Support menu also the Jumper Settings of MAKInterface Pro for PonyProg and IC-Prog are described.

IC-Test-Clips The IC-Testclips are recommended for programming of greater quantities of unified IC types (I2C = 24C16, 24C65, ...) because the connection of the IC is established very quick and easy by attaching over the IC. A change of the wires is only needed in case the IC type changes as for example from I2C to SPI, Microwire, PIC, Atmel AVR, etc.
After the IC Tetclip is connected by a cable to MAKInterface, it has just to be attached over the IC	It is not important whether the IC is on a PCB or standalone

Goldplated, low-cost IC-testclip with 2*8=16 pole. This testclip is in most cases not suitable to be used for In-Circuit programming, because it is too wide. But it is a good solution for programming of desoldered PIC16F84 and serial EEproms.

These plunger-actuated clips make test connections to individual component leads faster and easier. Simply by pressing the cap of the Probe-IT the contact hook is extended. After placing it on the component lead and then releasing, contact will be established. Shortenings are prevented because the contact hook is always sheated in the nylon body of the Probe-IT clip.

DIP-Plunger-Clip

In case, only DIP-elements will be programmed, we do recommend the DIP-Plunger-Clip.

SMD-Plunger-Clip Set

The SMD-Plunger-Clip Set provides highest flexibility for establishing connections to almost any IC housing: DIP, SMD, PLCC, ... ICs with various dimensions and number of pins can be connected - 8 pole I2C EEprom 24C16 or 40 pole AT90S8515 - the connection is established very quick and easy.

In the normal position the two hooks are inside and do establish a contact to the pin

By pressing the cap of the SMD-Plunger-Clip the contact hook is extended

On any SMD-Plunger-Clip two cables can be connected

In case of a normal connection, only one cable is connected.

When using halfduplex protokolls (I2C, PIC, ...) two cables can be used in order to connect Data-In und Data-Out channels. So it is not neccessary to connect two clips to one pin.

The SMD-Plunger-Clip enables the connection of the pins to MAKInterface for a great quantity of various IC housings.

DIP ICs can be connected to the lower end of the pin ...

... or to the top end of the pin, in case the IC is placed on a PCB

Pins of SMD ICs can also be accessed without problems

The hooks of the clips are so thin that shortening of two neighboured pins is almost impossible

Even PLCC ICs can be connected with IC testclips

Also two neighboured contacts, as necessary in case of 68HC11

The connection cable is used to connect the DIP and SMD Testclips with MAKInterface. On every wire there is a female connector which is easy attached on the standard 0.64mm square pins.

On the wires 2 (RX) and 5 (CTS) is a additional standard 0.64mm square pin, so also halfduplex connections (required for I2C) can be established.

Following a table with recommended Testclips and Probe-IT Clip Sets for programming of various devices: