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Tag-Connect™ Solutions for ST STM32 MCUs

Please see below for a list of Tag-Connect™ small footprint debugging/programming cable solutions for ST STM32 MCUs. Solutions may be available for different sized target board connectors, different debugging/programming protocols or different debuggers.  Solutions are also available for either “legged” or “no legs” versions of the plug-of-nails™ target board connectors. Use the debugger links to see further information on these options as applicable to particular debuggers.
Available solutions:

ARM20 solutions with 6 Pin target connector

ARM20 to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Debugger mating connector: 20 Pin IDC 0.1" Female
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs6 pin target connector
The Tag-Connect ARM20-CTX adapter board allows our TC2030-IDC cables to be used for ARM SWD (Serial Wire Debug) applications. Although intended for use with our patented TC2030-IDC (and TC2030-IDC-NL) Plug-of-Nails™ Cables, the adapter may also be useful to people wishing to use 6-pin 0.1" ribbon headers on their PCB instead of the traditional 20-Pin header. For Lauterbach programmers/debuggers with 20-pin 0.1" female IDC connector, please see the alternative ARM20-CTX-M adapter. Note: Adapter only supplied. The TC2030-IDC or TC2030-IDC-NL cable is purchased separately, the cables and Segger JLINK seen in the pictures are not included!

Datasheet

ARM Cortex adapter to 6 pin plug-of-nails for ARM SWD1 x ARM20-CTX 20-Pin to TC2030-IDC Adapter for Cortex
The TC2030-IDC-NL is our "No Legs" 6-pin Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable fitted with a 6-pin 0.1" pitch ribbon connector. With its tiny 0.02 sq inch footprint the TC2030 Tag-Connector has a footprint using about the same PCB space as an 0805 resistor. The "No Legs" versions of our cables are designed to be held in place by hand for a fast programming operation or can be temporarily retained in place for debugging when used with our TC2030-CLIP boards. See TC2030-IDC for the "Legged" version which has four additional feet which hold it securely in place on the PCB for debugging or programming use. Popular applications include programming Atmel AVR, many Renesas MCU's (when used with our TC-Renesas E1 / E8a adapter) and Zilog. Also great for bringing our SPI / IIC / RS232 and test signal access. Also available in 10"/254mm lengths (TC2030-IDC-NL-10). Contact us for 36" length versions of these cables.

Datasheet

TC2030-IDC-NL 6-pin plug-of-nails to IDC debug/programming cable with small PCB footprint1 x TC2030-IDC-NL
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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ARM20 to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Debugger mating connector: 20 Pin IDC 0.1" Female
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged6 pin target connector
The Tag-Connect ARM20-CTX adapter board allows our TC2030-IDC cables to be used for ARM SWD (Serial Wire Debug) applications. Although intended for use with our patented TC2030-IDC (and TC2030-IDC-NL) Plug-of-Nails™ Cables, the adapter may also be useful to people wishing to use 6-pin 0.1" ribbon headers on their PCB instead of the traditional 20-Pin header. For Lauterbach programmers/debuggers with 20-pin 0.1" female IDC connector, please see the alternative ARM20-CTX-M adapter. Note: Adapter only supplied. The TC2030-IDC or TC2030-IDC-NL cable is purchased separately, the cables and Segger JLINK seen in the pictures are not included!

Datasheet

ARM Cortex adapter to 6 pin plug-of-nails for ARM SWD1 x ARM20-CTX 20-Pin to TC2030-IDC Adapter for Cortex
The TC2030-IDC is our "Legged" 6-pin Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable fitted with a 6-pin 0.1" pitch ribbon connector. The "Legged" or "With Legs" versions of our cables snap directly into a tiny footprint of holes and pads in your PCB. By eliminating the need for a mating header component, you not only save PCB space but also cost on every board! See TC2030-IDC-NL for the "No Legs" version which has an even smaller footprint of about the size of an 0805 SMT resistor. Popular applications include programming Atmel AVR, many Renesas MCU's (when used with our TC-Renesas E1 / E8a adapter) and Zilog. Also great for bringing our SPI / IIC / RS232 and test signal access. Also available in 10" lengths (TC2030-IDC-10). Contact us for 36" length versions of these cables.

Datasheet

TC2030-IDC 6-pin plug-of-nails to IDC programming/debug cable with small pcb footprint1 x TC2030-IDC 6-Pin Tag-Connect Plug-of-Nails™ Spring-Pin Cable with Legs
Price: $63.90 Qty: Buy

ARM20 solutions with 10 Pin target connector

ARM20 to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Debugger mating connector: 20 Pin IDC 0.1" Female
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs10 pin target connector
The TC2050-ARM2010 is a Tag-Connect adapter board allowing our TC2050-IDC cables to be used for ARM JTAG and ARM SWD (Serial Wire Debug) applications. Although intended for use with our patented TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails™ Cables, the adapter may be useful to people wishing to use 10-pin 0.1" ribbon headers on their PCB. Picture shows Segger JLINK, an TC2050-ARM2010 adapter pcb and a TC2050-IDC cable. For Lauterbach programmers/debuggers with 20-pin 0.1″ female IDC connector, please see the alternative TC2050-ARM2010-M adapter instead. Note: Adapter only supplied, debugger and cable not included!

Datasheet

TC2050-ARM2010 adapter for ARM JTAG & SWD1 x TC2050-ARM2010 ARM 20-pin to TC2050 Adapter
Tag-Connect's TC2050-IDC-NL "No Legs" Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable is a 10-conductor cable fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector that conveniently plugs directly into your PCB and terminates in a 0.1" ribbon connector.
  • Plugs straight to your PCB - No mating connector or header required!
  • Requires only a tiny 0.03" footprint of pads and locating holes in your PCB.
  • Zero Cost Per Board!
  • Tiny Footprint!
  • High-Reliability Spring-Pins make a Secure Connection and are rated for over 100,000 operations.
  • Footprint has no height and can reduce the size and space requirements of your PCB.
  • A great way to make test and debug signals available at no cost and with minimal board space.
  • Can be retained in place using a TC2050-CLIP board.
Tag-Connect cables provide a simple, reliable means of connecting Debuggers and Programmers or other test equipment to your PCB's while lowering board costs and facilitating efficient production programming. Tag-Connect uses a specially designed (Patent Pending) connector which eliminates the need for putting a programming header or other mating connector on every PCB. Instead, Tag-Connect uses tried and tested spring-pins rated for over 100,000 operations to make a secure connection to a special footprint pattern of pads and locating holes in your PCB. The tiny  "No Legs" footprint takes only 0.03 square inches (about the same board space as a couple of SMT resistors) which means you can locate the footprint right next to the MCU if desired. This 10-conductor cable has a TC2050-NL Tag-Connector on one end and a standard 0.1" ribbon connector on the other and is suitable for use with most many MCUs / FPGAs and JTAG programming and debug operations. A growing range of adaptors are available for specific and generic applications such as Xilinx SPARTAN and VERTEX FPGAs, TI MSP430 (TC2050-IDC-430), etc Also available in self-retaining "legged" version TC2050-IDC.

Datasheet

TC2050 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ to 10-pin IDC1 x TC2050-IDC-NL 10-Pin No-Legs Cable with Ribbon connector.
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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ARM20 to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - With Legs
Debugger mating connector: 20 Pin IDC 0.1" Female
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged10 pin target connector
The TC2050-ARM2010 is a Tag-Connect adapter board allowing our TC2050-IDC cables to be used for ARM JTAG and ARM SWD (Serial Wire Debug) applications. Although intended for use with our patented TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails™ Cables, the adapter may be useful to people wishing to use 10-pin 0.1" ribbon headers on their PCB. Picture shows Segger JLINK, an TC2050-ARM2010 adapter pcb and a TC2050-IDC cable. For Lauterbach programmers/debuggers with 20-pin 0.1″ female IDC connector, please see the alternative TC2050-ARM2010-M adapter instead. Note: Adapter only supplied, debugger and cable not included!

Datasheet

TC2050-ARM2010 adapter for ARM JTAG & SWD1 x TC2050-ARM2010 ARM 20-pin to TC2050 Adapter
Tag-Connect's TC2050-IDC "Legged" Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable is a 10-conductor cable fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector that conveniently plugs directly into your PCB and terminates in a 0.1" ribbon connector.
  • Plugs straight to your PCB - No mating connector or header required!
  • Requires only a tiny footprint of pads and locating holes in your PCB.
  • Zero Cost Per Board!
  • Tiny Footprint!
  • High-Reliability Spring-Pins make a Secure Connection and are rated for over 100,000 operations.
  • Footprint has no height and can reduce the size and space requirements of your PCB.
  • A great way to make test and debug signals available at no cost and with minimal board space.
Tag-Connect cables provide a simple, reliable means of connecting Debuggers and Programmers or other test equipment to your PCB's while lowering board costs and facilitating efficient production programming. Tag-Connect uses a specially designed (Patent Pending) connector which eliminates the need for putting a programming header or other mating connector on every PCB. Instead, Tag-Connect uses tried and tested spring-pins rated for over 100,000 operations to make a secure connection to a special footprint pattern of pads and locating holes in your PCB. The legged version footprint takes about the same board space as two or three SMT resistors which means you can locate the footprint right next to the MCU if desired. This 10-conductor cable has a TC2050 Tag-Connector on one end and a standard 0.1" ribbon connector on the other and is suitable for use with most many MCUs / FPGAs and JTAG programming and debug operations. A growing range of adaptors are available for specific and generic applications such as Xilinx SPARTAN and VERTEX FPGAs, TI MSP430 (TC2050-IDC-430), etc See also TC2050-IDC-NL (no-legs) version with a tiny 0.03” footprint.

Datasheet

TC2050-IDC debug/programming cable1 x TC2050-IDC - Tag-Connect 2050 IDC
Price: $68.95 Qty: Buy

Cortex ST-14 solutions with 6 Pin target connector

Cortex ST-14 to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Debugger mating connector: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs6 pin target connector
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
Debugger mating connector: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged6 pin target connector
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

Cortex ST-14 solutions with 10 Pin target connector

Cortex ST-14 to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Debugger mating connector: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs10 pin target connector
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
Debugger mating connector: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged10 pin target connector
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

Cortex ST-14 solutions with 14 Pin target connector

Cortex ST-14 to 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
Debugger mating connector: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs14 pin target connector
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
Debugger mating connector: 14 Pin IDC 0.05" Female (Mates with FTSH)
Plug-of-Nails™ Legged14 pin target connector
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