The STLINK-V3SET (shown above) is ST’s latest debugger/programmer for their STM8 and STM32 microcontroller families. Note: Tag-Connect™ cable solutions do not include the debugger itself.
STLINK-V3 is modular in that it has a “Main module” Hardware board (MB1441) which, ST documentation suggests, offers higher performance using a 14-pin 0.05″ connector, but also comes with an optional mezzanine board (MB1440) which offers more connections (presumably with potentially lower performance) including: Traditional 20-pin 0.1″ ARM connector (JTAG20), a 4-pin SWIM header, a 6-pin SWD header, and other pin headers offering access to VCP, SPI, UART, I2C, CAN and GPIO connections. With the mezzanine board fitted, this is known as the ST-Link V3 SET. This page covers cables solutions for the ST-Link V3 SET. Please see here for the basic ST-Link V3 cable solutions (without mezzanine board).
Tag-Connect has a comprehensive set of solutions for use with ST-LINK V3 SET and we can also offer Custom Cables to suit your needs.
NOTE: ST-LINK/V2 could supply the target with 3.3V via pin 19 of the 20-pin connector. STLINK-V3 SET can only supply the target with 5V power AND the 5V power appears to be connected to VCC of the target by default! You may need to disconnect a jumper on one of the STLINK-V3SET boards to defeat this.
1. Full traditional JTAG, SWD using our TC2050-ARM2010 adapter TC2050-IDC 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ cables. Compatible with all ARM processors. This solution offers a more robust / longer lasting ribbon cable but has the disadvantage of requiring the cumbersome mezzanine board of the ST-Link V3 SET.
2. Full traditional JTAG, SWD using our TC2050-IDC-050-STDC14 or TC2050-IDC-NL-050-STDC14 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ cables. These have the advantage of not needing the mezzanine board but offer a less robust solution using the fine pitched 0.05″ ribbon cables which may not last as long as the TC2050-ARM2010 + TC2050-IDC solutions.
Both this solution and solution 1 are similar in that they use a 20-pin to Tag-Connect adapter. However, the Full Traditional JTAG solution also allows you to optionally power the target from the debugger and provides access to all of the signals provided by the traditional 20-pin ARM 0.1″ connection whereas the SWD (Serial Wire Debug)solution only supplies access to the signals used by the SWD protocol.
4. SWD using the Cortex STDC14 connector and TC2030-CTX-STDC14 or TC2030-CTX-NL-STDC14 cable providing a 14-pin 0.05″ Cable that plugs to the bottom of the STLINK-V3/V3SET and has a 6-pin TC2030 (-NL) connector on the other end. This cable provides signals for SWD protocol. A disadvantage is the very fine pitch of the ribbon cable which is less robust and might not last as long as Solution 3 above. However, you don’t need the add-on board with these cables.
1. Full Traditional JTAG, SWD using TC2050 and TC2050-ARM2010 adapter
Compatible with all ARM processors. This solution offers a more robust / longer lasting ribbon cable but has the disadvantage of requiring the cumbersome mezzanine board of the ST-Link V3 SET.
Connect the TC2050-ARM2010 to the ST-LINK V3 SET and connect the TC2050-IDC cable to the adapter.
Both “legged” and “no-leg” cables come in the standard 6″ length. The TC2050-IDC-NL will require the TC2050-CLIP if you want a hands-free solution while debugging.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
2. Full Traditional JTAG, SWD using TC2050-IDC-050-STDC14
Compatible with all ARM processors. These have the advantage of not needing the mezzanine board but offer a less robust solution using the fine pitched 0.05″ ribbon cables which may not last as long as the TC2050-ARM2010 + TC2050-IDC solutions.
Connect the TC2050-IDC(-NL)-050-STDC14 to the ST-LINK V3 SET via the STDC14 connector.
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.
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Cortex ST-14 to 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
PCB End: 10 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs
Debug 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
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.
Debug 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
3. SWD using ARM20-CTX with 6 Pin connector on target board
Attach the ARM20-CTX to the ST-LINK/V2 debugger, then the TC2030-IDC cable to the ARM20-CTX adapter and you’re all set to go!
Both “legged” and “no-leg” cables come in the standard 6″ length. The TC2030-IDC-NL will require the TC2030-CLIP if you want a hands-free solution while debugging.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
4. SWD using the Cortex STDC14 connector with 6 Pin connector on target board
This cable provides signals for SWD protocol. A disadvantage is the very fine pitch of the ribbon cable which is less robust and might not last as long as Solution 3 above. However, you don’t need the add-on mezzanine board with these cables.
Connect the cable to the STDC14 connector.
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Cortex ST-14 to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs
Debug 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.
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.
Debug 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.
5. SWIM solution for STM8 with 6 Pin connector on target board
Connect the cable to the SWIM connector on the ST-Link V3 SET being careful of position and orientation.
ST-Link V3 SET with SWIM cable connected.
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SWIM to 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
PCB End: 6 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs
Debug End: 4 Pin SWIM/Molex 0.1"
This debug cable is a TC2030-MCP-NL modified to have a 4-pin connector that plugs to the SWIM connector on ST-LINK/V2 for STM8 MCUs. This is the no-legs version of the TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ connector.
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.
This debug cable is a TC2030-MCP modified to have a 4-pin connector that plugs to the SWIM connector on ST-LINK/V2 for STM8 MCUs. This is the legged version of the TC2030 Plug-of-Nails™ connector.
6. 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. A disadvantage is the very fine ribbon cable which may not last as long as the ARM20 based solutions.
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Cortex ST-14 to 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ - No Legs
PCB End: 14 Pin Plug-of-Nails™ No Legs
Debug 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.
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.
Debug 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.
1 x TC2030-IDC-NL
1 x TC2030-SWIM-NL
1 x TC2030-SWIM
1 x TC2070-IDC-050
