J-Link EDU Mini
The small-size educational debug probe
- Compact, budget-friendly J-Link debug probe designed for educational use
- Supports Arm and RISC-V microcontrollers with full J-Link functionality
- Fast flash download speeds with unlimited breakpoints in flash memory
Key features
Small size
With dimensions of just 18 mm × 50 mm, the J-Link EDU Mini is similar in size to a USB stick and fits easily into any workspace or laptop bag.
Fast downloads
Download speeds of up to 200 KB/s help reduce programming times during development and testing.
Full J-Link functionality
The J-Link EDU Mini provides essential J-Link debugging and programming capabilities in a compact form factor for educational use.
Broad MCU support
Supports a broad range of microcontrollers and provides unlimited flash breakpoints for debugging directly in flash memory.
Multi-platform
As a multi-platform solution, J-Link EDU Mini comes with setup and control software for Linux, macOS and Windows. The macOS and Linux versions are fully usable, but limited to the following components:
- J-Link Commander
- Command line GDB server
- Shared library (DLL-equivalent)
Software and firmware updates are included. Similarly, use on all currently supported target devices, and any that will be added, is also included.
Supported devices
The list of supported manufacturers, families, devices, and SoCs includes tens of thousands of devices in hundreds of device families.
Device not listed? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Software
All software is included free of charge, as are licenses for all J-Link-related SEGGER software products, such as J-Link Unlimited Flash Breakpoints.
The J-Link Software and Documentation Package is available here:
Licensing and support
You may use the J-Link EDU Mini for non-profit educational purposes only. This means that you may not use the J-Link EDU Mini or its J-Link software:
- directly or indirectly for a profit organization, business purpose, or other commercial undertaking.
- directly or indirectly in any commercial environment (e.g. an office).
- to develop, debug, program, or manufacture a commercial product (or parts thereof).
- to earn money or reasonably anticipate financial gain.
Any use outside the scope described above is prohibited. If you are unsure whether your intended use qualifies as educational, please contact SEGGER before using the J-Link EDU Mini.
For clarification: A student using the J-Link EDU Mini directly or indirectly within a business or other profit organization (e.g. a company) is considered to be in violation of this agreement.
Please note: The J-Link EDU Mini does not include technical support. If you have questions, you can visit our community forum. Please note that support in the forum is provided on a best-effort basis and is not guaranteed.
Purchasing options
(Americas)
The J-Link EDU Mini is available exclusively for non-profit educational use. Please choose the purchasing option that best matches your use case.
Universities and educational institutions
Educational institutions that require J-Link EDU Mini units for teaching, research, or laboratory use can purchase them directly from SEGGER.
Please contact us for B2B inquiries.
Students, hobbyists, and other private users
Private users can purchase the J-Link EDU Mini from the SEGGER LLC webshop.
Due to administrative requirements, SEGGER does not handle direct B2C sales from Germany.
SEGGER Educational Partnership Program
The SEGGER Educational Partnership Program (SEPP) connects students and teachers with SEGGER, The Embedded Experts, bringing commercial-grade tools for embedded systems, and over 30 years of experience, into the classroom.
Technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Supported OS | Microsoft Windows (x86/x64), Linux (x86/x64/Arm), macOS (x86/Apple Silicon) |
| Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) | EN 55032, EN 55035 |
| Operating temperature | +5°C ... +60°C |
| Storage temperature | -20°C ... +65 °C |
| Relative humidity (non-condensing) | Max. 90% rH |
| Mechanical | |
| Size (without cables) | 42.5mm x 22mm x 8mm |
| Weight (without cables) | 10g |
| Available Interfaces | |
| USB interface | USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) |
| Target interface | 9-pin 0.05'' Samtec FTSH connector |
| JTAG/SWD Interface, Electrical | |
| Power supply | USB powered, max. 30mA |
| Target interface voltage (VIF) | 1.8V, 3.3V |
| Current drawn from target voltage sense pin (VTRef) | < 170µA |
| Target supply voltage | N/A |
| Target supply current | N/A |
| Reset type | Open drain with 150 Ohms series resistor. Can be pulled low or tristated |
| JTAG/SWD Interface, Timing | |
| JTAG speed | Max. 4 MHz |
| SWO sampling frequency | Max. 4 MHz |
| Data input rise time (Trdi) | Trdi <= 20ns |
| Data input fall time (Tfdi) | Tfdi <= 20ns |
| Data output rise time (Trdo) | Trdo <= 10ns |
| Data output fall time (Tfdo) | Tfdo <= 10ns |
| Clock rise time (Trc) | Trc <= 10ns |
| Clock fall time (Tfc) | Trc <= 10ns |
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