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Tag-Connect™ Solutions for Debuggers & Programmers

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ST-Link V3 MINI Cable selection

ST-Link V3 Mini with Tag-Connect™ 6-pin legged TC2030-CTX-STDC14 debug cable

The STLINK-V3 MINI (shown above) is ST’s latest debugger/programmer for their STM32 microcontroller families.

Tag-Connect has a comprehensive set of solutions for use with ST-LINK V3MINI and we can also offer Custom Cables to suit your needs.

1. Full traditional JTAG, SWD using our TC2050-IDC-050-STDC14 or TC2050-IDC-NL-050-STDC14 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ cables.

2. SWD using the TC2030-CTX-STDC14 or TC2030-CTX-NL-STDC14 cable providing a 14-pin 0.05″ Cable that connects to the STLINK-V3 MINI and has a 6-pin TC2030 (-NL) connector on the other end. This cable provides signals for SWD protocol.

3. JTAG, SWD & UART using Cortex STDC14 to 14 Pin target board connector. TC2070-IDC-050 or TC2070-IDC-NL-050 14-pin cables providing a TC2070 14-pin connection to the PCB. The advantage to these cables is they provide all 14-pins including the UART.

1. Full Traditional JTAG, SWD using TC2050-IDC-050-STDC14

Compatible with all ARM processors.

Connect the TC2050-IDC(-NL)-050-STDC14 to the ST-LINK V3 MINI via the STDC14 connector.

ST-Link V3 Mini with TC2050-IDC-050-STDC14 10 pin programming cable

Both “legged” and “no-leg” cables come in the standard 6″ length. The TC2050-IDC-NL-050-STDC14 will require the TC2050-CLIP if you want a hands-free solution while debugging.

Solutions

PCB connectorDebug ConnectorItems (Click items for details)PriceQtyBuy
Cortex ST-14 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: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
10-Pin "No Legs" TC2050 Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable terminated with a 14-pin 0.05" pitch ribbon connector that mates with the STDC14 (FTSH-107) style micro-header found on the STLINK-V3 and STLINK-V3MINI. Pins 3-12 of the STDC14 connector map to TC2050 footprint pins 1-10. STDC14 pins 1,2,13&14 are not connected. TC2050 Pin n connects to STDC14 Pin n+2

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

TC2050-IDC-NL-050-STDC141 x TC2050-IDC-NL-050-STDC14
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
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Cortex ST-14 to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged10 pin target connector
PCB End: 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
10-Pin Legged TC2050 Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable terminated with a 14-pin 0.05" pitch ribbon connector that mates with the STDC14 (FTSH-107) style micro-header found on the STLINK-V3 and STLINK-V3MINI. Pins 3-12 of the STDC14 connector map to TC2050 footprint pins 1-10. STDC14 pins 1,2,13&14 are not connected. TC2050 Pin n connects to STDC14 Pin n+2

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

TC2050-IDC-050-STDC141 x TC2050-IDC-050-STDC14
Price: $59.00 Qty: Buy

2. SWD using the Cortex STDC14 connector with 6 Pin connector on target board

This cable provides signals for SWD protocol.

Connect the cable to the STDC14 connector.

ST-Link V3 Mini with Tag-Connect™ 6-pin legged TC2030-CTX-STDC14 6-pin debug cable

Solutions

PCB connectorDebug ConnectorItems (Click items for details)PriceQtyBuy
Cortex ST-14 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: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
6-Pin "No legs" TC2030-NL Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable for use with STM32 processors with STLINK-V3 or STLINK-V3MINI that use the STDC14 connector. Note: This STDC14 cable was previously known as TC2030-CTX-NL-ST14. This special cable has a 6-pin TC2030 Tag-Connector and a 14-pin ribbon connector that mates with the STDC14 (FTSH-107) style micro-header found on the STLINK-V3 and STLINK-V3MINI providing the signals necessary for the SWD protocol on the STM32 MCU including SWO. See also the TC2030-CTX-STDC14 "Legged" version of the cable more suitable for development work. If you need all 14-pins connected to your target board see instead the TC2070-IDC-NL-050 cable. For traditional ARM JTAG solutions using the 20-pin 0.1" header as found on ST-LINK/V2 or the add-on Mezanine board in STLINK-V3SET see here.

Datasheet for similar product

 
TC2030 6-pin no-legs Plug-of-Nails™ to 14-pin 0.05" IDC for STM321 x TC2030-CTX-NL-STDC14 for use with STM32 processors with STLINK-V3 /STLINK-V3MINI
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 ST-14 to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged6 pin target connector
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
6-Pin Legged TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable for use with STM32 processors with STLINK-V3 and STLINK-V3MINI. Note: This STDC14 cable was previously known as TC2030-CTX-ST14. This special cable has a 6-pin TC2030 Tag-Connector and a 14-pin ribbon connector that mates with the STDC14 (FTSH-107) style micro-header found on the STLINK-V3 and STLINK-V3MINI providing the signals necessary for the SWD protocol on the STM32 MCU including SWO. See also the TC2030-CTX-NL-STDC14 "No Legs" version of the cable with footprint that saves over 66% of the board space needed by typical FTSH-107 style micro headers! If you need all 14-pins connected to your target board see instead the TC2070-IDC-050 cable. For traditional ARM JTAG solutions using the 20-pin 0.1" header as found on ST-LINK/V2 or the add-on Mezanine board in STLINK-V3SET see here.

Datasheet for similar product

TC2030 6-pin Plug-of-Nails™ to 14-pin 0.05" IDC for STM321 x TC2030-CTX-STDC14 for use with STM32 processors with STLINK-V3/STLINK-V3MINI
Price: $43.00 Qty: Buy

3. JTAG, SWD & UART using Cortex STDC14 to 14 Pin target board connector

TC2070-IDC-050 or TC2070-IDC-NL-050 14-pin cables providing a TC2070 14-pin connection to the PCB. The advantage to these cables is they provide all 14-pins which includes the UART TX and RX.

Solutions

PCB connectorDebug ConnectorItems (Click items for details)PriceQtyBuy
Cortex ST-14 to 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs14 pin target connector
PCB End: 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No LegsDebug End: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
14-pin Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable - No Legs Version Fitted with 14-pin (2x7) 0.05" female ribbon cable connector. For TC2070 footprint specifications, please download the similar TC2070-IDC-NL Datasheet below (pdf) See also TC2070-IDC-050 (legged) version. Note that for many applications where 14-pin connectors are natively used by a debugger (such as MSP430, TI and ADI DSP's, Renesas MCU's etc) we offer some excellent alternative solutions that in many cases can reduce the footprint size on your PCB to 6 or 10-pins as well as reducing the price per cable.

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

TC2070-IDC-NL-050 14 pin programming cable - no legs1 x TC2070-IDC-NL-050
GRIP-14 is used to hold a TC2070 -NL cable to the PCB. The GRIP presses onto the three alignment pins from underneath the PCB and grips tightly. It is non-conductive. This is one pack, three in a pack.
grip-14 test & programming connector retainer - 3 pack1 x GRIP-14 3-Pack
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Cortex ST-14 to 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged14 pin target connector
PCB End: 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ LeggedDebug End: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
14-pin Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable - With Legs Version Fitted with 14-pin (2x7) 0.05" ribbon cable connector. For TC2070 footprint specifications, please download the similar TC2070-IDC Datasheet below (pdf) See also TC2070-IDC-NL-050 (no-legs) version. Note that for many applications where 14-pin connectors are natively used by a debugger (such as MSP430, TI and ADI DSP's, Renesas MCU's etc) we offer some excellent alternative solutions that in many cases can reduce the footprint size on your PCB to 6 or 10-pins as well as reducing the price per cable.

Datasheet (for footprint information only)

TC2070-IDC-050 14 pin programming cable with legs1 x TC2070-IDC-050
Price: $59.95 Qty: Buy