TC2030-IDC-NL 6-Pin Programming & Debug Connector – Tag Connect Plug of Nails Cable

The TC2030-IDC-NL is a 6-pin No-Legs Plug-of-Nails programming and debugging cable designed for connecting development programmers and debuggers to a compact target PCB footprint. It features a 6-pin 0.1-inch (2.54 mm) pitch ribbon connector and a compact spring-pin interface for temporary connection to the PCB.

The no-legs design eliminates the need for a permanently installed mating connector on the target PCB. The cable can be held in place by hand during programming or used with a compatible retaining clip for debugging. The TC2030 footprint occupies approximately 0.02 square inch of PCB area.

Features of TC2030-IDC-NL 6-Pin Programming & Debug Connector

• 6-pin programming and debugging interface
• No-Legs Plug-of-Nails spring-pin design
• 0.1-inch / 2.54 mm pitch IDC ribbon connector
• Compact PCB footprint
• No permanent mating connector required on the target PCB
• Suitable for temporary programming connections
• Can be used with compatible retaining clips for debugging
• Spring-pin contacts provide direct connection to PCB pads
• Suitable for MCU programming and debugging applications
• Can provide access to SPI, I²C, RS232 and other test signals depending on the connected system
• Available for various programmer and debugger solutions

6-Pin Configuration

The standard 6-pin TC2030 interface used for ARM Cortex SWD applications is:

This pinout is documented for the 6-pin SWD interface; the exact signals can vary depending on the debugger, adapter and target application.

Connector / Cable Specifications

• Part Number: TC2030-IDC-NL
• Interface: 6-Pin Plug-of-Nails
• Connector Type: IDC Ribbon Connector
• IDC Pitch: 0.1 inch / 2.54 mm
• Target Interface: 6-pin PCB footprint
• Design: No-Legs
• Contact Type: Spring-Pin / Pogo-Pin style
• Cable Length: Approximately 225 mm for the standard version
• Application: Programming, debugging and signal access

Applications

• MCU programming
• In-circuit debugging
• ARM Cortex SWD programming/debugging with suitable adapter
• AVR programming with compatible programmer
• Renesas programming and debugging with suitable adapter
• Zilog programming
• SPI signal access
• I²C signal access
• RS232 signal access
• Test-point and development access
• Prototype and development boards

Important Note

The TC2030-IDC-NL is a cable/interface assembly, not a conventional soldered PCB header. Its No-Legs design connects directly to the appropriate PCB footprint using spring contacts. The PCB must have the correct TC2030 footprint, pads and locating holes for proper connection.

The cable itself does not include a programmer/debugger. A compatible programmer, debugger, adapter or retaining accessory may be required depending on the application.

Pinout configuration

Datasheet

Package Contains

• 1 × TC2030-IDC-NL 6-Pin No-Legs Programming & Debug Cable
• 1 × 6-Pin 0.1-inch / 2.54 mm IDC Ribbon Connector