How to use the TC2030-IDC cable with the Atmel AVRISP mkII
Tag-Connect with Atmel's AVRISP mkII
The Atmel AVRISP is used for field upgrades of Atmel 8-bit AVR microcontrollers with ISP or PDI interfaces.
The AVRISP is compatible with our TC2030-IDC or TC2030-IDC-NL cables.
1. Turn device over on its back-side.
2. Unlatch the four locating at the corners.
Use a pen or screwdriver to unlatch them. Then remove the top cover to obtain access to the internal circuit board.
Carefully remove the existing 6-pin ribbon cable, taking note of the pin 1 orientation.
Plug in the TC2030-IDC family Tag-Connect cable. Make sure that pin 1 is aligned.
Replace the top cover and you are ready to go!
Both "legged" and "no-leg" cables come in the standard 6" length or you can use the longer 10" versions TC2030-IDC-10 and TC2030-IDC-NL-10.
The TC2030-IDC-NL can be used with the TC2030-CLIP board to provide a hands-free debugging and programming.
You can find the datasheets for the cables allong with footprint information here:
TC2030-IDC
TC2030-IDC-NL
To avoid heartache, please check your layout against the common mistakes shown on the last page of the relevant datasheet.
Purchase the "LEGGED" Tag-Connect cable solution here:
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TC2030-IDC | 6-pin "Legged" 6" ribbon cable and Connecter |
Purchase the "NO-LEG" cable solution here:
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TC2030-IDC-NL | 6-pin "No-Leg" 6" ribbon Cable and Connecter |
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TC2030-CLIP | Retaining clip board for use with TC2030-NL family |