The FLEX Full, depicted in the picture below, integrates an extra-robust power supply circuitry, that allows usage of a wide range of power suppliers. It accepts voltage ranges between 9 - 36 volts. The power supply signal is filtered and adapted to the internal levels. 

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The FLEX Full also includes a native USB port which can be used for data transfer and, much more importantly as a programming interface for the onboard dsPIC® DSC. This option allows to save the cost of the ICD2 programming device, thereby making the development board fully self-contained. 

Please note that the programming and debugging functionality on the PIC18 is not yet available. An application note will be available soon with all the needed information on how to implement the programmer functionality on the PIC18. The debugger functionality will be available as special version of the FLEX Full.

The main components of FLEX Full are: 

•  Microchip dsPIC® DSC microcontroller dsPIC33FJ256MC710
•  A socket for the 100 pin Plug-In Module (PIM) available from Microchip
•  An ICD2 programmer connector
•  A USB connector for direct programming
•  Power supply connectors
•  A set of LEDs for monitoring the board functioning status
•  An onboard Microchip PIC18® PIC18F2550 microcontroller for integrated programming
•  Set of connectors for Daughter boards piggybacking