Not only does it save the board space of the huge 14-pin connector, it also save you from having to put the 330 Ohm fuse-blow protection resistor on each and every target – just load it on the SPY-BI-TAG adapter instead!įor the smallest PCB footprint (using only about the same PCB space as an 0805 resistor) use the TC2030-MCP-NL “No Legs” cable with the SPY-BI-TAG adapter. It reduces the PCB footprint to our smallest 6-pin TC2030 footprints and also allows you to use the more robust TC2030-MCP cables (far more robust than ribbon cables when used in production). This is a fantastic solution if your implemtation uses or can use SPY-BI-WIRE rather than the 4-wire JTAG. Also, if your MSP430 device supports SPY-BI-WIRE, take a look at the SPY-BI-TAG adaptor with the even smaller footprint TC2030-MCP 6-pin cables. See also TC2050-IDC-NL-430 (no-legs version) with a tiny 0.03" footprint. The legged version footprint takes about the same board space as two or three SMT resistors which means you can locate the footprint right next to the MCU if desired. Requires only a tiny footprint of pads and locating holes in your PCB.The cable is fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector that conveniently plugs directly into your PCB and terminates in a 14-pin 0.1" ribbon connector.Tag-Connect's TC2050-IDC-430 programming cable is a special version of the TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails™ cable designed to be plugged directly into TI's MSP-FET430 and is compatible with all MSP430 MCU's. This is the perfect solution where board space is premium!Īlso available in self-retaining 'legged' version TC2050-IDC-430. If your MSP430 device supports SPY-BI-WIRE, also take a look at the SPY-BI-TAG adaptor with the even smaller footprint (0.02 square inches) TC2030-MCP-NL 6-pin cables. This 10-conductor cable has a TC2050 Tag-Connector on one end and a standard 14-pin ribbon connector on the other and is wired specifically for the TI MSP-FET430 debugger (and compatible MSP430 debuggers). The 'No Legs' Tag-Connector is also compatible with the 'Legged' footprint, meaning you can conveniently debug with the self-retaining TC2050-IDC-430 and use TC2050-IDC-430-NL for a quick hand-held programming operation as may be typical during production. If required, use the TC2050-CLIP board to secure the TC2050-IDC-430-NL connector to the PCB. The legged 'No Legs' footprint takes about the same board space as a couple of SMT resistors which means you can locate the footprint right next to the MCU if desired. Instead, Tag-Connect uses tried and tested spring-pins rated for over 100,000 operations to make a secure connection to a special footprint pattern of pads and locating holes in your PCB. Tag-Connect uses a specially designed (Patent Pending) connector which eliminates the need for putting a programming header or other mating connector on every PCB. Tag-Connect cables provide a simple, reliable means of connecting Debuggers and Programmers or other test equipment to your PCB's while lowering board costs and facilitating efficient production programming. Can be retained in place using a TC2050-CLIP board.Footprint has no height and reduces the size and space requirements of your PCB.High-Reliability Spring-Pins make a Secure Connection and are rated for over 100,000 operations.Footprint MUCH smaller than the standard 14-pin ribbon header.Requires only a tiny 0.03 square inch footprint of pads and locating holes in your PCB.Plugs straight to your PCB - No mating connector or header required!.The cable is fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector.The cable is fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector that conveniently plugs directly into your PCB and terminates in a 14-pin 0.1" ribbon connector that plugs directly into the FET430. Tag-Connect's TC2050-IDC-430-NL programming cable is a special version of the TC2050-IDC-NL Plug-of-Nails™ cable designed to be plugged directly into TI's MSP-FET430 and is compatible with all MSP430 MCU's.