JTAG/SWD debug probe with USB interface

JTAG/SWD debug probe with USB interface. Based on a 32-bit RISC CPU, it can communicate at high speed with the supported target CPUs. J-Link is used around the world in tens of thousand places for development and production (flash programming) purposes.

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J-Link PLUS

J-Link PLUS is a USB powered JTAG debug probe supporting a large number of CPU cores. Based on a 32-bit RISC CPU, it can communicate at high speed with the supported target CPUs. J-Link is used around the world in tens of thousand places for development and production (flash programming) purposes.

J-Link PLUS is available in two form factors with identical function: J-Link PLUS Classic and J-Link PLUS Compact.

The J-Link debug probes are supported by all major IDEs including Eclipse, GDB-based IDEs and SEGGER Embedded Studio. For a complete list, please refer to Supported IDEs. Including all models, more than 500,000 J-Links have been shipped so far, making J-Link probably the most popular debug probe for ARM cores and the de-facto standard.

Why Use J-Link PLUS?

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Flash Breakpoints

The J-Link software comes with an additional feature, called Unlimited Flash Breakpoints. Unlimited Flash Breakpoints allow the user to set an unlimited number of breakpoints when debugging in flash memory.

Further Advantages

Built-in VCOM functionality
Comes with integrated licenses for: Unlimited breakpoints in flash memory (Unlimited Flash Breakpoints), RDI / RDDI and J-Flash
Supports a broad range of microcontrollers
Multiple CPUs supported—8051, PIC32, RX, ARM7/9/11, Cortex-M/R/A, RISC-V [More..]
Supports direct download into RAM and flash memory

Licensing

J-Link PLUS comes with licenses for all J-Link related SEGGER software products: J-Link Unlimited Flash Breakpoints, J-Link RDI / RDDI, J-Flash, J-Link GDB Server, providing the optimum debugging solution for professional developers.

J-Link PLUS can be used with almost all ARM debuggers, enabling download to flash memory with an unlimited number of breakpoints when debugging programs located in flash memory of most popular ARM microcontrollers. It also comes with the license to use J-Flash, SEGGER's popular flash programming software.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Supported OS	Microsoft Windows (x86/x64), Linux (x86/x64/Arm), macOS (x86)
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)	EN 55022, EN 55024
Operating temperature	+5°C ... +60°C
Storage temperature	-20°C ... +65 °C
Relative humidity (non-condensing)	Max. 90% rH
Mechanical
Size of J-Link PLUS Classic (without cables)	100mm x 53mm x 27mm
Weight of J-Link PLUS Classic (without cables)	70g
Size of J-Link PLUS Compact (without cables)	47mm x 40mm x 14mm
Weight of J-Link PLUS Compact (without cables)	20g
Available Interfaces
USB interface (J-Link PLUS)	USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed); USB Type B
USB interface (J-Link PLUS Compact)	USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed); Micro USB
Target interface	JTAG/SWD 20-pin (adapters available)
JTAG/SWD Interface, Electrical
Power supply	USB powered Max. 50mA + Target Supply current.
Target interface voltage (V_IF)	1.2V ... 5V
Current drawn from target voltage sense pin (VTRef)	< 25µA
Target supply voltage	5V (derived from USB voltage)
Target supply current	Max. 300mA
Reset type	Open drain. Can be pulled low or tristated
Reset low level output voltage (V_OL)	V_OL <= 10% of V_IF
For the whole target voltage range (1.2V <= V_IF <= 5V)
LOW level input voltage (V_IL)	V_IL <= 40% of V_IF
HIGH level input voltage (V_IH)	V_IH >= 60% of V_IF
For 1.2V >= V_IF <= 3.6V
LOW level output voltage (V_OL) with a load of 10 kOhm	V_OL <= 20% of V_IF
HIGH level output voltage (V_OH) with a load of 10 kOhm	V_OH >= 80% of V_IF
For 3.6 <= V_IF <= 5V
LOW level output voltage (V_OL) with a load of 10 kOhm	VOL <= 20% of V_IF
HIGH level output voltage (V_OH) with a load of 10 kOhm	VOH >= 80% of V_IF
JTAG/SWD Interface, Timing
Target interface speed	Max. 15 MHz
SWO sampling frequency	Max. 30 MHz
Data input rise time (Trdi)	Tfdi <= 20ns
Data output rise time (Trdo)	Trdo <= 10ns
Data output fall time (Tfdo)	Tfdo <= 10ns
Clock rise time (Trc)	Trc <= 3ns
Clock fall time (Tfc)	Trc <= 3ns

J-Link PLUS Compact Assembly

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J-Link PLUS Compact dimensions

The compact variant of the J-Link PLUS is designed to mount securely and unobtrusively into development or end user equipment. The small size and two mounting holes enable placing the J-Link PLUS Compact into existing equipment housings or to reserve space for direct-to-PCB mounting.

Typical applications are test fixtures that are used to automate firmware verification during development, or long-term test setups. It also can be used for integrated firmware reflash or service purposes inside end equipment, minimizing the number of tools that service technicians must carry around.

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