Programming Speed Tests

In October 2025, we have tested programming speed of NSDSP-2-X, NSDSP-3-X, and Microchip programmers - Snap, PICkit Basic®, PICkit 5®, and MPLAB ICD 5®. We have used 51 different PIC devices. The results of the tests show than NSDSP-3-X is 3 times faster than NSDSP-2-X and 4 times faster than Micrichip programmers. See detailed results.

In March 2016, we have tested programming speed of NSDSP-1-U and Microchip programmers PICkit 3® and MPLAB ICD 3®. We have used 32 different PIC devices. The results of the tests show than NSDSP is several times faster than PICkit 3 and 1.5 times faster than ICD 3. See detailed results.