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Tag-Connect™ Solutions for Debuggers & Programmers

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Atmel ICE Cable Selection & Installation

Atmel ICE with TC2030-ICESPY LEMTA cable

Tag-Connect™ replacement debug/programming cables save cost and space on every board!

Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables, as shown below, which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes supplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector – The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector).

Available Solutions

  1. 10-pin solution for Atmel-ICE AVR devices using JTAG, SPI, TPI, PDI, aWire or debugWire
  2. 10-pin solution for Atmel-ICE SAM Cortex devices using JTAG or SWD
  3. 6-pin solution for Atmel-ICE AVR using SPI, PDI or aWire
  4. 6-pin solution for Atmel-ICE SAM Cortex devices using SWD

1. 10-pin solution for Atmel-ICE AVR devices using JTAG, SPI, TPI, PDI, aWire or debugWire

Connect the TC2050-IDC(-NL)-050-ALL or ECV3-10-IDC-050 IDC connector to the AVR connector (right) on the Atmel-ICE. All 10 pins are connected through to the target board. This allows programming/debug via JTAG, SPI, TPI, PDI, aWire or debugWire.

Atmel ICE with Tag-connect cable in AVR connector

Solutions

PCB connectorDebug ConnectorItems (Click items for details)PriceQtyBuy
Cortex 10-pin/SAM LEMTA to 10 Pin Edge-Connect™
Edge-Connect™10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Edge-Connect™Debug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)

Edge-Connect™ - The Leading-Edge Connector!

The ECV3-10-IDC-050 is a 10-pin Edge-Connect™ connector terminated in a 10-pin 0.05" pitch female IDC. This uses version 3 of our patented literal edge of the board connector which is more robust and more convenient than previous versions.  The ECV3-10-IDC-050 is suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. This cable is the equivalent to using our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter with a ECV3-10-IDC cable connected to the ULINK2’s 20-pin 0.1″ pitch traditional ARM JTAG header. The pin connections are 1-1. All 10 pins are connected. ECV3 is the third generation in the Edge-Connect™ family. ECV3 is NOT compatible with the previous Edge-Connect family and both will continue to be supported as current products into the future. ECV3 makes some minor improvements adding greater robustness, improved convenience and is designed to be a mainstream product. We generally recommend choosing the ECV3-10-IDC or EC06-IDC cables over this ECV3-10-IDC-050 because cables mating to the Cortex 10-pin 0.050″ header use very fine 0.025″ pitch ribbon cable with very few strands of tinned copper wire in each wire of the ribbon. These fine strands can break over time through flexing and stressing. The thicker ribbon cables used with our ECV3-10-IDC or ECV3-06-IDC cables have many times the cross-sectional area of copper and make for a far more robust solution. Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes supplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector). Edge-Connect™ is the patent-pending newest member in the family of Programming Connectors and Cables from Tag-Connect. By connecting to the literal edge of the PCB (not the surface near the edge like traditional edge-connectors) Edge-Connect™ is designed to essentially eliminate the wasted real-estate needed by JTAG programming and test connectors. Edge-Connect™ is an Ideal solution for space-sensitive PCB’s and modules that don’t have room on the board for traditional connectors but which still need a means of programming firmware and testing. We've designed Edge-Connect™so that we can offer low-cost, fast-turn, customized connector solutions to meet the unique requirements of your PCB - Contact Us if you have a custom requirement.
  • Connects directly to the literal edge of the PCB
  • PCB snaps directly onto the Edge-Connect™
  • Zero Component Cost on the PCB
  • Maximizes available PCB real-estate
  • Eliminates the cost of a connector on every board
  • Requires just one tiny locating hole
  • Low profile edge access ideal for use with stacked PCB’s with no access headroom
  • Cant be connected backwards due to keyed feature
  • Standard or custom design configurations available
  • Alternative pitch? Three castellated edges? No problem!
  • No Header! - No Brainer!
Instead of using the usual space-costly Surface Mount or Plated Through-Hole connectors, Edge-Connect™ has springy gold-plated contacts that connect directly to the literal edge of the target PCB using edge castellation. A Castellated PCB edge is a board edge that has plated through holes that are placed overhanging the edge of the board and typically made at little to no extra cost even from most cheap proto-board fab services (often a check box in the online quote is marked "Castellated Holes"). Castellated edges are commonly used on RF, WiFi, BLE and IoT sensor modules making them suitable for soldering as an SMT component onto host PCB’s using the castellated holes as pins. Edge-Connect™ allows test and programming and even debugging without first soldering the module to the host PCB. This makes it very useful for factory test and programming of the module. ECV3-10-IDC-050 has a castellation pitch of 1.27mm and requires a single tiny non-plated through hole to locate and hold the PCB in place. See below for the EC10-IDC version 1 datasheet for PCB dimensions. We will be publishing the EC10-IDC-050 version 2 datasheet soon. Note: ECV3-10-IDC-050 with ribbon cable and IDC connector only supplied, Demo PCB not included.

Datasheet

 
ECV3-10-IDC-050 test and development edge connector to 10 pin 0.05" IDC1 x ECV3-10-IDC-050 10-pin Castellated Board-Edge Connector to 10-pin 0.05" IDC
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

10-pin Castellated Board-Edge Connector to 0.050″ pitch 10 pin ribbon connector.

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Price: $86.95 Qty: Buy
Cortex 10-pin/SAM LEMTA to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
The TC2050-IDC-050-ALL programming cable has an 0.050" pitch ribbon connector suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. The pin connections are 1-1 and all 10 pins are connected. (The standard TC2050-IDC-050 cable does not have pins 5&9 connected to be similar to our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter).

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector).
TC2050-IDC-050 with 10 pin Plug-of-Nails & 10 pin 0.05" IDC connector for MCU programming1 x TC2050-IDC-050-ALL
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

TC2050 10 Pin “Legged ” Plug-of-Nails™ to 0.050″ pitch 10 pin ribbon connector suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. As TC2050-IDC-050 but all pins connected.

HELP
Price: $59.00 Qty: Buy
Cortex 10-pin/SAM LEMTA to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails - No Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No LegsDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
The TC2050-IDC-NL-050-ALL programming cable has an 0.050" pitch ribbon connector suitable for programmers and debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header (10-pins). The pin connections are 1-1 and all 10 pins are connected. (The standard TC2050-IDC-NL-050 cable does not have pins 5&9 connected to be similar to our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter and may be what you need for ARM applications).

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector).
TC2050-IDC-NL-050 with 10 pin no-legs Plug-of-Nails & 10 pin 0.05" IDC connector for MCU programming1 x TC2050-IDC-NL-050-ALL
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

TC2050 10 Pin “No legs” Plug-of-Nails™ to 0.050″ pitch 10 pin ribbon connector suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. As TC2050-IDC-NL-050 but with all pins connected.

HELP
This product is intended to temporarily hold a TC2050-NL cable in place on a PCB. The solution will help when board space is premium and you need to perform a hands-free programming or debugging operation. For a more robust and convenient debugging connection consider using the TC2050 legged cable and footprint. Supplied as pack of 3. We recommend keeping a few spare of these since they are easily misplaced when working on the desktop. Over time they may lose some grip.
TC2050-CLIP-3PACK retainer for TC2050 connectors1 x TC2050-CLIP-3PACK Retaining CLIP board for TC2050-NL cables - 3 Pack
Include this item
Price: $77.00 Qty: Buy

2. 10-pin solution for Atmel-ICE SAM Cortex devices using JTAG or SWD

Connect the TC2050-IDC(-NL)-050-ALL or ECV3-10-IDC-050 IDC connector to the SAM connector (left) on the Atmel-ICE. All 10 pins are connected through to the target board. This allows programming/debug via JTAG or SWD.

Atmel ICE with IDC cable in SAM connector

Solutions

PCB connectorDebug ConnectorItems (Click items for details)PriceQtyBuy
Cortex 10-pin/SAM LEMTA to 10 Pin Edge-Connect™
Edge-Connect™10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Edge-Connect™Debug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)

Edge-Connect™ - The Leading-Edge Connector!

The ECV3-10-IDC-050 is a 10-pin Edge-Connect™ connector terminated in a 10-pin 0.05" pitch female IDC. This uses version 3 of our patented literal edge of the board connector which is more robust and more convenient than previous versions.  The ECV3-10-IDC-050 is suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. This cable is the equivalent to using our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter with a ECV3-10-IDC cable connected to the ULINK2’s 20-pin 0.1″ pitch traditional ARM JTAG header. The pin connections are 1-1. All 10 pins are connected. ECV3 is the third generation in the Edge-Connect™ family. ECV3 is NOT compatible with the previous Edge-Connect family and both will continue to be supported as current products into the future. ECV3 makes some minor improvements adding greater robustness, improved convenience and is designed to be a mainstream product. We generally recommend choosing the ECV3-10-IDC or EC06-IDC cables over this ECV3-10-IDC-050 because cables mating to the Cortex 10-pin 0.050″ header use very fine 0.025″ pitch ribbon cable with very few strands of tinned copper wire in each wire of the ribbon. These fine strands can break over time through flexing and stressing. The thicker ribbon cables used with our ECV3-10-IDC or ECV3-06-IDC cables have many times the cross-sectional area of copper and make for a far more robust solution. Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes supplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector). Edge-Connect™ is the patent-pending newest member in the family of Programming Connectors and Cables from Tag-Connect. By connecting to the literal edge of the PCB (not the surface near the edge like traditional edge-connectors) Edge-Connect™ is designed to essentially eliminate the wasted real-estate needed by JTAG programming and test connectors. Edge-Connect™ is an Ideal solution for space-sensitive PCB’s and modules that don’t have room on the board for traditional connectors but which still need a means of programming firmware and testing. We've designed Edge-Connect™so that we can offer low-cost, fast-turn, customized connector solutions to meet the unique requirements of your PCB - Contact Us if you have a custom requirement.
  • Connects directly to the literal edge of the PCB
  • PCB snaps directly onto the Edge-Connect™
  • Zero Component Cost on the PCB
  • Maximizes available PCB real-estate
  • Eliminates the cost of a connector on every board
  • Requires just one tiny locating hole
  • Low profile edge access ideal for use with stacked PCB’s with no access headroom
  • Cant be connected backwards due to keyed feature
  • Standard or custom design configurations available
  • Alternative pitch? Three castellated edges? No problem!
  • No Header! - No Brainer!
Instead of using the usual space-costly Surface Mount or Plated Through-Hole connectors, Edge-Connect™ has springy gold-plated contacts that connect directly to the literal edge of the target PCB using edge castellation. A Castellated PCB edge is a board edge that has plated through holes that are placed overhanging the edge of the board and typically made at little to no extra cost even from most cheap proto-board fab services (often a check box in the online quote is marked "Castellated Holes"). Castellated edges are commonly used on RF, WiFi, BLE and IoT sensor modules making them suitable for soldering as an SMT component onto host PCB’s using the castellated holes as pins. Edge-Connect™ allows test and programming and even debugging without first soldering the module to the host PCB. This makes it very useful for factory test and programming of the module. ECV3-10-IDC-050 has a castellation pitch of 1.27mm and requires a single tiny non-plated through hole to locate and hold the PCB in place. See below for the EC10-IDC version 1 datasheet for PCB dimensions. We will be publishing the EC10-IDC-050 version 2 datasheet soon. Note: ECV3-10-IDC-050 with ribbon cable and IDC connector only supplied, Demo PCB not included.

Datasheet

 
ECV3-10-IDC-050 test and development edge connector to 10 pin 0.05" IDC1 x ECV3-10-IDC-050 10-pin Castellated Board-Edge Connector to 10-pin 0.05" IDC
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

10-pin Castellated Board-Edge Connector to 0.050″ pitch 10 pin ribbon connector.

HELP
Price: $86.95 Qty: Buy
Cortex 10-pin/SAM LEMTA to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
The TC2050-IDC-050-ALL programming cable has an 0.050" pitch ribbon connector suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. The pin connections are 1-1 and all 10 pins are connected. (The standard TC2050-IDC-050 cable does not have pins 5&9 connected to be similar to our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter).

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector).
TC2050-IDC-050 with 10 pin Plug-of-Nails & 10 pin 0.05" IDC connector for MCU programming1 x TC2050-IDC-050-ALL
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

TC2050 10 Pin “Legged ” Plug-of-Nails™ to 0.050″ pitch 10 pin ribbon connector suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. As TC2050-IDC-050 but all pins connected.

HELP
Price: $59.00 Qty: Buy
Cortex 10-pin/SAM LEMTA to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails - No Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No LegsDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
The TC2050-IDC-NL-050-ALL programming cable has an 0.050" pitch ribbon connector suitable for programmers and debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header (10-pins). The pin connections are 1-1 and all 10 pins are connected. (The standard TC2050-IDC-NL-050 cable does not have pins 5&9 connected to be similar to our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter and may be what you need for ARM applications).

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector).
TC2050-IDC-NL-050 with 10 pin no-legs Plug-of-Nails & 10 pin 0.05" IDC connector for MCU programming1 x TC2050-IDC-NL-050-ALL
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

TC2050 10 Pin “No legs” Plug-of-Nails™ to 0.050″ pitch 10 pin ribbon connector suitable for ULINK2 and similar debuggers that use the Samtec FTSH-105-01 style micro-header. As TC2050-IDC-NL-050 but with all pins connected.

HELP
This product is intended to temporarily hold a TC2050-NL cable in place on a PCB. The solution will help when board space is premium and you need to perform a hands-free programming or debugging operation. For a more robust and convenient debugging connection consider using the TC2050 legged cable and footprint. Supplied as pack of 3. We recommend keeping a few spare of these since they are easily misplaced when working on the desktop. Over time they may lose some grip.
TC2050-CLIP-3PACK retainer for TC2050 connectors1 x TC2050-CLIP-3PACK Retaining CLIP board for TC2050-NL cables - 3 Pack
Include this item
Price: $77.00 Qty: Buy

3. 6-pin solution for Atmel-ICE AVR using SPI, PDI or aWire

Connect the TC2030-ICESPI(-NL) or ECV3-06-ICESPI IDC connector to the AVR connector (right) on the Atmel-ICE. This allows programming/debug via SPI, PDI or aWire.

Atmel ICE with TC2030-ICESPY LEMTA cable

Solutions

PCB connectorDebug ConnectorItems (Click items for details)PriceQtyBuy
AVR 10-pin 0.05" LEMTA to 6-pin Edge-Connect™
Edge-Connect™6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Edge-Connect™Debug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)

Edge-Connect™ - The Leading-Edge Connector!

This special cable has a 6-pin ECV3-06 Edge-Connect™ connector and a 10-pin 0.05" pitch female IDC that mates with the FTSH-105 style micro-headers used for the Cortex Debug Connector as found in debuggers such as Keil’s ULINK-2. This uses version 3 of our patented literal edge of the board connector which is more robust and more convenient than previous versions. The ECV3-06-ICESPI programming cable is a special cable for use with Atmel-ICE AVR that has a 6-pin ECV3-06 Edge-Connect™ connector at one end and a 10-pin 0.05″ (1.27mm) pitch female IDC ribbon connector at the other. The 10-pin IDC can be plugged directly into Atmel-ICE providing 6-pin SPI, TPI, PDI, aWire and debugWIRE connections similar to the (now obsolete) Atmel AVR JTAGICE MkII. Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector – The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector). Note also that Atmel-ICE outputs the PDI and aWIRE DATA on a different pin to JTAGAVR MKII ECV3 is the third generation in the Edge-Connect™ family. ECV3 is NOT compatible with the previous Edge-Connect family and both will continue to be supported as current products into the future. ECV3 makes some minor improvements adding greater robustness, improved convenience and is designed to be a mainstream product. WARNING for ATMEL-ICE users: The Atmel-ICE has it’s header pin numbers reversed (standard pin 1 is Atmel ICE’s pin 10). To use our cable with Atmel’s reversed pin-number header you’ll either need to cut off the ribbon connector locating lug and plug it in reversed, or select the LEMTA option with the 10-pin connector fitted backwards. If you plug in a standard (correct) Cortex cable you’re going to short power and stuff out. Edge-Connect™ is the patent-pending newest member in the family of Programming Connectors and Cables from Tag-Connect. ECV3-06 is the 6-pin connector. By connecting to the literal edge of the PCB (not the surface near the edge like traditional edge-connectors) Edge-Connect™ is designed to essentially eliminate the wasted real-estate needed by JTAG programming and test connectors. Edge-Connect™ is an Ideal solution for space-sensitive PCB’s and modules that don’t have room on the board for traditional connectors but which still need a means of programming firmware and testing. We've designed Edge-Connect™so that we can offer low-cost, fast-turn, customized connector solutions to meet the unique requirements of your PCB - Contact Us if you have a custom requirement.
  • Connects directly to the literal edge of the PCB
  • PCB snaps directly onto the Edge-Connect™
  • Zero Component Cost on the PCB
  • Maximizes available PCB real-estate
  • Eliminates the cost of a connector on every board
  • Requires just one tiny locating hole
  • Low profile edge access ideal for use with stacked PCB’s with no access headroom
  • Cant be connected backwards due to keyed feature
  • Standard or custom design configurations available
  • Alternative pitch? Three castellated edges? No problem!
  • No Header! - No Brainer!
Instead of using the usual space-costly Surface Mount or Plated Through-Hole connectors, Edge-Connect™ has springy gold-plated contacts that connect directly to the literal edge of the target PCB using edge castellation. A Castellated PCB edge is a board edge that has plated through holes that are placed overhanging the edge of the board and typically made at little to no extra cost even from most cheap proto-board fab services (often a check box in the online quote is marked "Castellated Holes"). Castellated edges are commonly used on RF, WiFi, BLE and IoT sensor modules making them suitable for soldering as an SMT component onto host PCB’s using the castellated holes as pins. Edge-Connect™ allows test and programming and even debugging without first soldering the module to the host PCB. This makes it very useful for factory test and programming of the module. ECV3-06-ICESPI has a castellation pitch of 1.27mm and requires a single tiny non-plated through hole to locate and hold the PCB in place. New datasheet coming soon. Note that this product terminates in a 10-pin 0.05" IDC. Note: ECV3-06-ICESPI with ribbon cable and IDC connector only supplied, Demo PCB not included.

Datasheet

 
ECV3-10-IDC-050 test and development edge connector to 10 pin 0.05" IDC1 x ECV3-06-ICESPI 6-pin Castellated Board-Edge Connector for use with Atmel-ICE
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

EC06 6-pin Edge-Connect™ to 10-pin 0.05″ female IDC.

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AVR 10-pin 0.05" LEMTA to 6-pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No LegsDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
The TC2030-ICESPI-NL cable is a special cable for use with Atmel-ICE AVR that has a 6-pin TC2030 No-legs Tag-Connector at one end and a 10-pin 0.05" (1.27mm) pitch female IDC ribbon connector at the other. The 10-pin IDC can be plugged directly into Atmel-ICE providing 6-pin SPI, TPI, PDI, aWire and debugWIRE connections similar to the (now obsolete) Atmel AVR JTAGICE MkII. Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector). Note also that Atmel-ICE outputs the PDI and aWIRE DATA on a different pin to JTAGAVR MKII
TC2030 SPI PDI aWire 10-pin IDC
TC2030-ICESPI-NL Connections
1 MISO PDI_DATA DATA 3 TDO
2 VTGS VTref VTG 4 VTG
3 SCK 1 TCK
4 MOSI 9 TDI
5  /RESET PDI_CLK 6 nSRST
6 GND GND GND 2 GND
 
10-Pin IDC LEMTA IDC SPI TPI PDI aWire debugWIRE 6-pin TC2030
1 TCK 10 SCK SCK 3
2 GND 9 GND GND GND GND GND 6
3 TDO 8 MISO DATA PDI_DATA DATA 1
4 VTG 7 VTG VTG VTG VTG VTG 2
5 TMS 6
6 nSRST 5 /RESET /RESET PDI_CLK RESET 5
7 n/c 4
8 nTRST 3
9 TDI 2 MOSI 4
10 GND 1

Datasheet (for details of the TC2030-NL connector and footprint only)

TC2030-ICESPI-NL for Atmel Ice debugger with 6-pin no-legs Plug-of-nail™ Tag-Connect connector1 x TC2030-ICESPI-NL No Leg Cable for use with Atmel-ICE
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

For use with Atmel-ICE AVR this has a 6-pin TC2030 No-legs Tag-Connector at one end and a 10-pin 0.05″ (1.27mm) pitch female IDC ribbon connector at the other.

HELP
This product is intended to temporarily hold a TC2030 -NL ("No Legs") cable in place on a PCB. This solution will help when board space is at a premium and you need a hands free solution for debugging. Supplied as pack of 3. We recommend keeping a few spare of these since the tiny boards are easy to misplace when working on the bench. For a more robust solution consider a TC2030 legged cable.
TC2030-CLIP-3PACK retaining clips for TC20301 x TC2030-CLIP-3PACK Retaining CLIP board for TC2030-NL cables - 3 Pack
Include this item
Price: $77.95 Qty: Buy
AVR 10-pin 0.05" LEMTA to 6-pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
The TC2030-ICESPI programming cable is a special cable for use with Atmel-ICE AVR that has a 6-pin TC2030 Legged Tag-Connector at one end and a 10-pin 0.05" (1.27mm) pitch female IDC ribbon connector at the other. The 10-pin IDC can be plugged directly into Atmel-ICE providing 6-pin SPI, TPI, PDI, aWire and debugWIRE connections similar to the (now obsolete) Atmel AVR JTAGICE MkII. Note: The 10-pin male connectors on the Atmel-ICE have reversed (non-standard) pin numbering. For Atmel-ICE you should purchase the LEMTA version of our cables which have the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards which corrects for the Atmel-ICE pin numbering reversal. (Atmel ICE comes suppplied with a ribbon cable fitted with two 10-pin IDC connectors and a 6-pin single-in-line SIP connector - The 10-pin connector at the Atmel ICE end is reversed but the other is not, correcting the pin-numbering at the target PCB. Our LEMTA cables similarly have a reversed connector). Note also that Atmel-ICE outputs the PDI and aWIRE DATA on a different pin to JTAGAVR MKII
TC2030 SPI PDI aWire 10-pin IDC
TC2030-ICESPI Connections
1 MISO PDI_DATA DATA 3 TDO
2 VTGS VTref VTG 4 VTG
3 SCK 1 TCK
4 MOSI 9 TDI
5  /RESET PDI_CLK 6 nSRST
6 GND GND GND 2 GND
 
10-Pin IDC LEMTA IDC SPI TPI PDI aWire debugWIRE 6-pin TC2030
1 TCK 10 SCK SCK 3
2 GND 9 GND GND GND GND GND 6
3 TDO 8 MISO DATA PDI_DATA DATA 1
4 VTG 7 VTG VTG VTG VTG VTG 2
5 TMS 6
6 nSRST 5 /RESET /RESET PDI_CLK RESET 5
7 n/c 4
8 nTRST 3
9 TDI 2 MOSI 4
10 GND 1

Datasheet (for details of the TC2030 connector and footprint only)

TC2030-ICESPI for Atmel Ice debugger with 6-pin legged Plug-of-nail™ Tag-Connect connector1 x TC2030-ICESPI Legged Cable for use with Atmel-ICE
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

For use with Atmel-ICE AVR this has a 6-pin TC2030 Legged Tag-Connector at one end and a 10-pin 0.05″ (1.27mm) pitch female IDC ribbon connector at the other.

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4. 6-pin solution for Atmel-ICE SAM Cortex devices using SWD

Connect the TC2030-CTX(-NL) or ECV3-06-CTX IDC connector to the Atmel ICE SAM connector (left). This allows SWD debugging/programming using a 6-pin target board connector with tiny footprint and zero component cost per board.

Atmel-ICE debugger programmer with programming text cable in SAM connector

Solutions

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Cortex 10 Pin/SAM LEMTA to 6 Pin Edge-Connect™
Edge-Connect™6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Edge-Connect™Debug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)

Edge-Connect™ - The Leading-Edge Connector!

This special cable has a 6-pin ECV3-06 Edge-Connect™ connector and a 10-pin 0.05" pitch female IDC that mates with the FTSH-105 style micro-headers used for the Cortex Debug Connector as found in debuggers such as Keil’s ULINK-2. This uses version 3 of our patented literal edge of the board connector which is more robust and more convenient than previous versions. ECV3 is the third generation in the Edge-Connect™ family. ECV3 is NOT compatible with the previous Edge-Connect family and both will continue to be supported as current products into the future. ECV3 makes some minor improvements adding greater robustness, improved convenience and is designed to be a mainstream product. WARNING for ATMEL-ICE users: The Atmel-ICE has it’s header pin numbers reversed (standard pin 1 is Atmel ICE’s pin 10). To use our cable with Atmel’s reversed pin-number header you’ll either need to cut off the ribbon connector locating lug and plug it in reversed, or select the LEMTA option with the 10-pin connector fitted backwards. If you plug in a standard (correct) Cortex cable you’re going to short power and stuff out. Edge-Connect™ is the patent-pending newest member in the family of Programming Connectors and Cables from Tag-Connect. ECV3-06 is the 6-pin connector. By connecting to the literal edge of the PCB (not the surface near the edge like traditional edge-connectors) Edge-Connect™ is designed to essentially eliminate the wasted real-estate needed by JTAG programming and test connectors. Edge-Connect™ is an Ideal solution for space-sensitive PCB’s and modules that don’t have room on the board for traditional connectors but which still need a means of programming firmware and testing. We've designed Edge-Connect™so that we can offer low-cost, fast-turn, customized connector solutions to meet the unique requirements of your PCB - Contact Us if you have a custom requirement.
  • Connects directly to the literal edge of the PCB
  • PCB snaps directly onto the Edge-Connect™
  • Zero Component Cost on the PCB
  • Maximizes available PCB real-estate
  • Eliminates the cost of a connector on every board
  • Requires just one tiny locating hole
  • Low profile edge access ideal for use with stacked PCB’s with no access headroom
  • Cant be connected backwards due to keyed feature
  • Standard or custom design configurations available
  • Alternative pitch? Three castellated edges? No problem!
  • No Header! - No Brainer!
Instead of using the usual space-costly Surface Mount or Plated Through-Hole connectors, Edge-Connect™ has springy gold-plated contacts that connect directly to the literal edge of the target PCB using edge castellation. A Castellated PCB edge is a board edge that has plated through holes that are placed overhanging the edge of the board and typically made at little to no extra cost even from most cheap proto-board fab services (often a check box in the online quote is marked "Castellated Holes"). Castellated edges are commonly used on RF, WiFi, BLE and IoT sensor modules making them suitable for soldering as an SMT component onto host PCB’s using the castellated holes as pins. Edge-Connect™ allows test and programming and even debugging without first soldering the module to the host PCB. This makes it very useful for factory test and programming of the module. ECV3-06-CTX has a castellation pitch of 1.27mm and requires a single tiny non-plated through hole to locate and hold the PCB in place. New datasheet coming soon. Note that this product terminates in a 10-pin 0.05" IDC. Note: ECV3-06-CTX with ribbon cable and IDC connector only supplied, Demo PCB not included.

Datasheet

 
ECV3-06-CTX Edge-Connect literal edge of the board edge connector with 10-pin 0.1" pitch IDC connector for Arm cortex devices1 x ECV3-06-CTX 6-pin Castellated Board-Edge Connector for ARM Cortex
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

EC06 6-pin Edge-Connect™ to 10-pin 0.05″ female IDC.

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Cortex 10 Pin/SAM LEMTA to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No LegsDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
6-Pin "No Legs" TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable for use with ARM Cortex processors. This special cable has a 6-pin TC2030-NL Tag-Connector and a 10-pin ribbon connector that mates with the FTSH-105 style micro-headers used for Cortex Debug as found in debuggers such as Keil's ULINK-2. The footprint for the TC2030-CTX-NL Plug-of-Nails™ Connector saves over 66% of the PCB space used by typical FTSH-105 style micro-headers! Please refer to the TC2030-IDC-NL datasheet below for details of the TC2030-NL footprint. You may also want to purchase a couple of TC2030-CLIP boards which will hold this cable in place for hands-free programming and debugging. See also the TC2030-CTX "Legged" version of the cable. For traditional ARM JTAG solutions using the 20-pin header as found on Segger's J-LINK see our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter used with TC2050-IDC (-NL) cables. WARNING for ATMEL-ICE users: The Atmel-ICE has it's header pin numbers reversed (standard pin 1 is Atmel-ICE's pin 10). To use our cable with Atmel's reversed pin-number header you'll either need to cut off the ribbon connector locating lug and plug it in backwards, or select the LEMTA option below to order with the 10-pin ribbon connector fitted backwards. If you plug in a standard (correct) Cortex cable you're going to short power and stuff out. Note: Cable only supplied, Keil's ULINK2 debugger and Tag-Connect Demo PCB and additional Legged Cable are shown for illustrative use only - not included with the cable!

Datasheets (TC2030-NL is for footprint information only)

ARM Cortex programming cable with TC2030 plug-of-nails no-legs connector1 x TC2030-CTX-NL 6-Pin "No Legs" Cable with 10-pin micro-connector for Cortex processors
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

6-Pin “No legs” TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ Cable for use with ARM Cortex processors.

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This product is intended to temporarily hold a TC2030 -NL ("No Legs") cable in place on a PCB. This solution will help when board space is at a premium and you need a hands free solution for debugging. Supplied as pack of 3. We recommend keeping a few spare of these since the tiny boards are easy to misplace when working on the bench. For a more robust solution consider a TC2030 legged cable.
TC2030-CLIP-3PACK retaining clips for TC20301 x TC2030-CLIP-3PACK Retaining CLIP board for TC2030-NL cables - 3 Pack
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Cortex 10 Pin/SAM LEMTA to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 10 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
6-Pin Legged TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable for use with ARM Cortex processors. This special cable has a 6-pin TC2030 Tag-Connector and a 10-pin ribbon and ribbon connector that mates with the FTSH-105 style micro-headers used for Cortex Debug Connector as found in debuggers such as Keil's ULINK-2. See also the TC2030-CTX-NL "No Legs" version of the cable with footprint that saves over 66% of the board space needed by typical FTSH-105 micro headers! For traditional ARM solutions using the 20-pin header as found on Segger's J-LINK see our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter used with TC2050-IDC (-NL) cables. WARNING for ATMEL-ICE users: The Atmel-ICE has it's header pin numbers reversed (standard pin 1 is Atmel ICE's pin 10). To use our cable with Atmel's reversed pin-number header you'll either need to cut off the ribbon connector locating lug and plug it in reversed, or select the LEMTA option with the 10-pin connector fitted backwards. If you plug in a standard (correct) Cortex cable you're going to short power and stuff out. Note: Cable only supplied, Keil's ULINK2 debugger and Tag-Connect Demo PCB shown for illustrative use - not included with the cable!

Datasheet

ARM Cortex programming cable with TC2030 plug-of-nails legged connector1 x TC2030-CTX 6-Pin Cable for ARM Cortex
Orientation: LEMTA - Ribbon Connector reversed for Atmel-ICE

6-Pin Legged TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ Cable for use with ARM Cortex processors.

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