USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX: High-Speed USB Multilink Debug Probe

What are the models and features of the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Multilink?

USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX

 

Multilink Models & Features

Models

There are 3 models of Multilink:

MULTILINK ACP  MULTILINK UNIVERSAL LC  MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX

Standard Features

All Multilink debug probes offer these standard features:

  • USB interface from PC to Multilink allows for fast, easy programming and debugging — with the ease and compatibility of the USB interface.
  • Draws power from USB interface– no separate power supply required (draws less than 1mA from the target).
  • Works with target voltage: 1.8V-5.25V
  • Supports JTAG daisy chaining of multiple ARM MCUs
  • ARM device support includes both the JTAG and SWD protocols
  • Includes USB cable, Type A Male to Type B Male, 6-ft.

“Universal” Features

MULTILINK UNIVERSAL LC  and  MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX  also include these features:

  • Pipelined programming algorithms for some Power Architecture families that dramatically increase programming speed.
  • Auto-frequency detection + trimming capabilities for HCS08 devices
  • Auto-frequency detection for HC(S)12(X) devices.
  • Generates programming voltage on RESET line for RS08 devices.
  • Target Frequency: 16Khz-50Mhz (applies to HCS08, RS08, CFV1, S12Z, or HCS12X only)

Advanced Features

MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX  supports these additional advanced features:

  • High-speed USB interface from PC to Multilink allows for fast, easy programming and debugging — up to 10X faster than the other Multilink models.
  • Can be used to power target MCU:
    • Target Voltage: 3.3V, 5.0V
  • I/O line clamping for added protection

Multilink Universal FX Performance Note

The exceptional performance increases seen with the USB Multilink Universal FX are limited to synchronous architectures: ARM devices, Kinetis, S32, MPC55xx-577xx (& STMicroelectronics SPC5), Coldfire V2-V4, DSC, MPC5xx/8xx, and HC16/683xx.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What are the main differences between the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX and other Multilink models?

The USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX is the most advanced Multilink model, featuring a high-speed USB interface that is up to 10X faster for programming and debugging. It also uniquely supports powering the target MCU at 3.3V or 5.0V and includes I/O line clamping for protection.

2 Which microcontroller architectures benefit most from the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX's advanced performance?

The exceptional performance increases of the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX are primarily seen with synchronous architectures. This includes ARM devices, Kinetis, S32, MPC55xx-577xx (& STMicroelectronics SPC5), Coldfire V2-V4, DSC, MPC5xx/8xx, and HC16/683xx.

3 Does the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX require an external power supply?

No, the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX draws its power directly from the USB interface, eliminating the need for a separate power supply. It consumes less than 1mA from the target device.

4 Can the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX supply power to the target microcontroller?

Yes, an advanced feature of the USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX is its ability to power the target MCU. It can provide target voltages of 3.3V or 5.0V, and also incorporates I/O line clamping for added protection.

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