The Spectrum Digital XDS560v2 STM JTAG Emulator is a high-performance debugging and emulation tool for embedded systems development on Texas Instruments processors. It delivers real-time data exchange, multi-core processor debugging, and advanced trace capabilities including System Trace Module (STM) functionality. Engineers use this emulator to perform non-intrusive runtime monitoring, execute hardware and software breakpoints, and access target memory and registers during development cycles.
Technical Specifications
Debugging Protocols
• JTAG (Joint Test Action Group)
• cJTAG (Compact JTAG)
• SWD (Serial Wire Debug)
Target Interfaces
• 20-pin JTAG header
• 14-pin JTAG header
• 10-pin JTAG header
• Dedicated System Trace Module (STM) interface
• Adapter board support for custom target connections
Host Connectivity
• USB 2.0 High-Speed interface to development PC
Electrical Operation
• Target voltage range: 1.2V to 5.0V
• USB-powered primary supply; external power available for high-current target systems
• Low power consumption via USB
– Key Features
• Real-time variable and memory modification during runtime
• Simultaneous multi-core debugging within single SoC
• Hardware and software breakpoint support
• Hardware watchpoint support for data access monitoring
• Read/write access to target memory (RAM, Flash, ROM)
• CPU core and peripheral register access
• High-speed code loading to target memory
• Advanced Trace and System Trace capabilities
– Typical Applications
• Embedded software development and debugging on TI processors
• Multi-core system validation and verification
• Real-time system monitoring and analysis
• Firmware development for ARM Cortex and DSP architectures
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports broad Texas Instruments processor families including Cortex-A, Cortex-R, Cortex-M series, C6000/C5000/C2000 DSP families, Sitara processors, and Hercules safety microcontrollers. Architecture support varies by specific TI processor family and integrated development environment.
