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Multilink and Cyclone
Debug interfaces and production programming
P&E’s line of Multilinks and Cyclones
are powerful solutions that cover the
complete product cycle.
USB Multilink Debug
Interfaces
P&E’s USB Multilinks are affordable,
development-oriented interfaces that
allow access to the debug interface on
a target MCU from the user’s PC. The
new Multilink Universal and Multilink
Universal FX represent the next step
forward for this very successful line
of hardware interfaces. They each
combine support, in a single interface,
for many Freescale architectures,
including: Vybrid, Kinetis, HCS08,
RS08, HC(S)12, ColdFire+/V1, ColdFire
V2-V4, Qorivva MPC55xx/56xx and
DSC. The FX version also provides
much higher communications speeds
for some architectures (up to a 10x
speed improvement), and can be used
to power the target device. These
“universal” Multilinks include ribbon
cables to allow connections to all of
the supported architectures. The user
can simply flip open the hinged section
on the Multilink case and install the
appropriate ribbon cable.
Multilink and Cyclone
freescale.com/Vybrid
Multilink Universal and Multilink
Universal FX Features
• Draws power from USB interface—
no separate power supply required
• Target voltage: 1.6–5.25V
• Includes a ribbon cable for each
supported architecture
• High-speed download (FX version)
• Can provide target power (FX version)
Supported Architectures
• Vybrid
• Kinetis
• ColdFire+, ColdFire V1–V4
• HCS08, RS08, HC(S)12
• DSC
Software Support
• CodeWarrior IDE
• P&E software (including
programmers and debuggers)
• Software tools from IAR, Keil,
Mentor Graphics, Cosmic,
and others. Support varies by
architecture. Contact vendor to
determine compatibility.
Cyclone Production
Programmers
P&E’s Cyclone products are geared
towards in-circuit production
programming, including both
low-volume, operator-controlled
programming and high-volume
automated programming. The Cyclone
can be used to program both internal
memory on a Freescale processor/
MCU as well as external memory
connected to the processor’s address/
data bus. The processor can be
mounted on the final printed circuit
board before programming and does
not need to be pre-programmed.
Beyond Bits Vybrid Edition
When connected to a PC, the Cyclone
can communicate via USB, Ethernet,
or serial port, and its operations can
be completely automated. In standalone
mode, programming images are
first loaded into on-board memory.
An LCD screen and buttons allow
one-touch programming operation
as well as configuration. P&E offers
automation software packages
allowing many Cyclone units to be
“ganged” together.
The Cyclone may also be used as a
hardware interface with many popular
debuggers, similar to the way a USB
Multilink is used, but also including
support for Ethernet and serial
connections.
Cyclone Features
• Stores multiple images for
programming
• Can be fully automated and
controlled from a PC
• Can be controlled via buttons/
display without a PC
• Display for image selection, status,
and settings
• Can provide/switch power to target
• High-speed programming
• Multiple units may be “ganged” for
parallel programming
• Support for dynamic data, including
serialization
• May be used as a debug interface
with many debuggers
For more information, visit
pemicro.com.
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