U-MULTILINK-FX Datasheet U-MULTILINK, U-MULTILINK-FX | P1-P3

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Technical Summary for

USB Multilink Universal, Rev. C (PART# USB-ML-UNIVERSAL) and

USB Multilink Universal FX, Rev. B (PART# USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX)

Support for NXP

Kinetis® · MPC55xx/56xx/57xx · ColdFire® V1/ColdFire+ V1 · ColdFire V2-4 · HCS08

RS08 · HC(S)12(X) · S12Z · DSC · MPC5xx/8xx (FX only)· HC16/683xx (FX only) · STMicroelectronics SPC5

Document# PE4576, Version 1.09

1. Introduction

2. Usage

3. Driver Installation

4. Connecting To The Target

5. Troubleshooting - Startup Reset Sequence

6. Firmware Updates/Architecture Selection

7. Interface Libraries

8. Compatible Software

9. Transition To Production Programming

1 Introduction

The USB Multilink Universal and Universal FX are all-

in one debug interfaces which accelerate the debug and flash programming process, saving valuable development time. Both

Multilinks provide access to debug modes on a wide range of NXP microcontroller families by communicating between the

target device and a laptop/PC via the target’s standard debug header and the laptop/PC’s USB port.

FX Note: In addition, the USB Multilink Universal FX offers up to 10X faster download speeds and can provide target

power. The greatest speed boosts occur when working with synchronous devices.

Each of the supported families of NXP microcontrollers are represented by headers located inside the unit. The headers for

Ports A-D & Port H

(FX only) are dual-row with a .100” pitch, and the headers for Ports F-G are dual-row with a .050” pitch.

The pin-outs for these connections and the families that they support are shown below. Port E, the 16-pin JTAG/COP

connector, is not currently supported.

Universal/Universal FX Pin-Outs, Ports A-D

USB Multilink Universal & USB Multilink Universal FX

USB Multilink Universal & USB Multilink Universal FX - Technical Summary

Universal/Universal FX Pin-Outs, Ports F-H

The user can take advantage of debug modes to halt normal processor execution and use a computer to control the processor.

The user can then directly control the target's execution, read/write registers and memory values, debug code on the processor,

and program internal or external FLASH memory devices.

FX Note: The USB Multilink Universal FX is capable of providing power (5V or 3.3V) directly to the target processor via

the TVCC pin. This removes the need for an external power supply for systems requiring 200mA of current or less. The

TVCC pin should be connected even in cases when the target is self-powered.

2 Usage

The USB Multilink Universal and Universal FX can communicate with Kinetis (including L-Series devices), MPC55xx/56xx/57xx

& STMicroelectronics SPC5, ColdFire V1/V2/V3/V4, RS08, HCS08, HC(S)12(X), S12Z, DSC, MPC5xx/8xx

(FX only) and

HC16/683xx

(FX only) microprocessors by connecting a ribbon cable between the target's debug header and one of the

multiple ports on the Multilink. Do not attempt to use multiple ports at once, as this may damage both the target processors as

well as the Multilink.

The USB Multilink Universal and Universal FX interfaces will work with targets whose processor power supply is in the range of

1.8V to 5V.

On the Universal FX, if the user wishes to provide power to the target, the JP10 Jumper

(FX only) is used to enable this

option and select the voltage. A shunt at position 1-2 enables 5V, while a shunt at position 2-3 enables 3.3V. The USB Multilink

Universal and Universal FX have a female type B USB connector. Use a Type A to Type B male-to-male USB cable to connect

the interface to the PC.

Universal/Universal FX Header Layout (Pin 1 Highlighted)

There are two LEDs on the Multilink interface. The blue LED indicates that the interface is powered and running. The yellow

LED indicates that target power has been detected.

Note: If connecting to a ColdFire V2-4 processor which requires synchronous communication, such as the

MCF5272 and MCF5206(E), a CABLE-CF-ADAPTER (sold separately) is required.

Note: To avoid improper connections, the red stripe of the ribbon cable should always be oriented towards Pin 1,

both on the Multilink port and the target processor header.

The USB Multilink Universal and Universal FX are USB devices. If a USB Hub is used, it must be a self-powered hub (i.e. with

its own power supply). By default, the USB protocol used is USB 2.0.

USB Multilink Universal & USB Multilink Universal FX - Technical Summary

3 Driver Installation

Before connecting the Multilink to the PC, the appropriate drivers need to be installed on the PC. The Multilink drivers are

supported on Windows XP, 2000, 2003, Vista, 7, and 8. These drivers are automatically installed when installing NXP’s

CodeWarrior or any of PEmicro’s recent software development packages. If you have installed a recent version of these then

the instructions for manual installation that follow are not necessary. However, Windows 7 users who are installing software

distributed before December 28, 2009 will need to obtain the latest version of the drivers and install them manually. A copy of

the driver installation program may be downloaded from the “Downloads” section of PEmicro’s “Support Center” located at http:/

/www.pemicro.com. If you are using third-party software, make sure you have a version which supports your specific interface

(Universal/FX). Once you have obtained the latest version of the driver installation program, please use the instructions below

to manually install the drivers.

When the cable is plugged in, the operating system should indicate that it has found a driver for the attached interface. Follow

the instructions in the “Found New Hardware Wizard” dialog for having Windows automatically install the driver.

If you connected the Multilink interface prior to installing the drivers, Windows will not have been able to find the appropriate

driver and may have disabled the device. If you unplug the device and then plug it in again, Windows will automatically disable

it even if you have installed the drivers. To force Windows to attempt to load the driver again, perform the following steps while

the Multilink interface is plugged into the computer:

1. Open the Control Panel: Start Button [ ->Settings ] ->Control Panel. (You will not need to select “Settings” on Vista and

Windows 7).

2. Double Click the “System” Icon. (Windows 7: “System and Security”)

3. Select the “Hardware” Tab. (Windows 7: “Hardware and Sound”, Windows Vista: skip this step)

4. Click the “Device Manager” Button. (Windows 7: “Devices and Printers -> Device Manager”)

5. The “USB Multilink 2.0” device will be shown with an exclamation point next to it. Double-click this device.

6. Click the “Reinstall Driver…” button and follow the dialog instructions to have Windows automatically install the driver.

(Windows 7: First click the “Driver” tab, then select “Update Driver...”)

7. If the hardware still has a yellow exclamation mark next to it, right click on it and select uninstall. The USB Multilink should

disappear from the list. Unplug the USB Multilink and then plug it into the PC again. A new Hardware Found dialog will pop

up; follow the dialog instructions and have Windows automatically install the driver.

4 Connecting To The Target

The following is the proper connection sequence to connect the PC to the target system via the Multilink interface:

1. Make sure the target power is OFF and the USB Multilink Universal or Universal FX is not connected to either the target or

the PC

2. Open the Multilink and connect a ribbon cable from the correct Multilink port to the target. Make sure that the ribbon cable

is plugged into the target with the proper orientation. PIN 1 is indicated by a 1 next to the port.

3. Connect the Multilink to the PC via a USB cable. The Blue LED on the Multilink should illuminate.

4. Turn the target power on. The Yellow LED on the Multilink should illuminate.

Before disconnecting the setup, turn the target power off.

5 Troubleshooting - Startup Reset Sequence

Note that if the Multilink does not enter debug mode, the program issues the error message “Cannot enter background mode.” If

you receive this message you should check your hardware with a scope, logic analyzer or logic probe. First check for power on,

then check to make sure the processor oscillator is running. Finally, look for the startup sequence for your microprocessor that

is listed below.

Port A – JTAG/ONCE – MPC55xx/56xx/57xx & STMicroelectronics SPC5, DSC

a. RESET (Pin-9) is driven low (to processor).

b. Activity appears on TCK (Pin-5), TDI (Pin-1) and TDO (Pin-3). (PC software instructs the processor to enable debug

mode).

c. RESET (Pin-9) is released by the interface and will go high.

d. Activity appears on TCK (Pin-5), TDI (Pin-1) and TDO (Pin-3). (Debug activity).

Ports B, F, G – ARM JTAG - Kinetis

a. RESET is driven low (to processor).

b. Activity appears on TCK, TDI and TDO (PC software instructs the processor to enable debug mode).

c. RESET is released by the interface and will go high.

d. Activity appears on TCK , TDI and TDO (Debug activity).

Ports B, F, G – ARM SWD - Kinetis

a. RESET is driven low (to processor).

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