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Black Magic Probe with JTAG Cable and Serial Cable - V2.1

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The Black Magic Probe V2.1 is a next-generation JTAG/SWD debugging tool for ARM Cortex microprocessors. Unlike traditional debug dongles, it doesn't require OpenOCD or STLink — the probe itself is a GDB server, emulated through USB serial. Simply connect via GDB and start debugging directly.

It also includes a bonus TTL-level USB-serial adapter with socket headers for dual GDB + printf debugging. The Black Magic Probe is fully open-source hardware, and your purchase supports ongoing development.

Key Features

  • Built-In GDB Server – No OpenOCD or special PC software required
  • SWD & JTAG Support – Both debug interfaces on one probe
  • 1.7V to 5V Target Support – Wide voltage range for diverse targets
  • 3.3V Target Power – Can supply up to 100mA to the target
  • TTL Serial Interface – Built-in USB-serial adapter for printf debugging
  • Semihosting Support – Redirect target I/O to the host
  • Cross-Platform – Works on Linux, Mac, and Windows
  • IDE Compatible – Eclipse and other IDEs supported

Debugging Capabilities

  • Load applications into target Flash or RAM
  • Single-step through code
  • Run, halt, and examine CPU registers and memory
  • Call stack backtrace
  • Up to 6 hardware breakpoints and 4 hardware watchpoints
  • Unlimited software breakpoints when running from RAM

Supported Targets (partial list)

  • STM32 – F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F7
  • Atmel – SAMD20/21, SAM3N/S/X/U, SAM4L, SAM4S
  • Nordic – nRF51, nRF52
  • NXP – LPC8xx, LPC11xx, LPC15xx, LPC43xx
  • TI – LM3S, TM4C
  • Freescale – KL25, KL27, KL02
  • SiLabs – EFM32, EZR32
  • Broadcom – BCM2836 (Raspberry Pi 2)

Package Contents

  • 1× Black Magic Probe V2.1
  • 1× SWD/JTAG ribbon cable (0.05" pitch)
  • 1× Serial cable (0.1" pin header)
Note: Not all chips/targets are supported. Check the full supported targets list before purchasing. The probe draws approximately 120mA and will warm up noticeably during normal use.

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The Black Magic Probe with JTAG Cable and Serial Cable - V2.1 appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-3839