SEGGER 9-Pin Cortex-M Adapter (SKU 8.06.02)
Product Code: 8.06.02
SEGGER 9-Pin Cortex-M Adapter Adapts the 20-pin 0.1″ J-Link/Flasher header to the 9-pin 0.05″ Cortex‑M Samtec FTSH footprint for SWD, JTAG and SWO. Includes 9-pin ribbon cable. [SKU: 8.06.02] The SEGGER 9-Pin Cortex‑M Adapter enables reliable JTAG, SWD, and SWO connections from any compatible J-Link or Flasher probe to targets that provide the compact 9‑pin 0.05″ Cortex‑M header defined by Arm. It converts the standard 20‑pin 0.1″ ribbon from the probe to the 9‑pin fine‑pitch Samtec FTSH connector used on many modern MCU boards. [SKU: 8.06.02] Key terms (plain definitions): VTref — target I/O level reference used by the probe to match logic levels; SWD — two‑wire Arm Serial Wire Debug (SWDIO, SWCLK); SWO — Serial Wire Output trace pin; JTAG — 4/5‑wire IEEE 1149.1 debug; nRESET — active‑low target reset line; TRST — optional JTAG reset. [SKU: 8.06.02] Compatibility Works with J-Link BASE/PLUS/ULTRA+/PRO, J-Link WiFi/Compact, and SEGGER Flasher units that expose the 20‑pin 0.1″ connector.
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Targets must provide the 9‑pin Samtec FTSH Cortex‑M pinout; non‑Cortex‑M targets are supported if the same 9‑pin pinout is used. [SKU: 8.06.02]
TRST is not connected by default; solder bridge NR1 can route TRST to pin 9 when needed for JTAG. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Why 9‑pin? The “9‑pin” header follows the Arm Cortex Debug layout with one physical key omitted; some communities still refer to it as a “10‑pin” keyed header. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Pinout (9‑pin Cortex‑M header)
Pin
Signal
Direction
Description
1
VTref
Input
Target reference voltage for level matching and power‑present sense.
2
SWDIO / TMS
I/O / Out
SWD data or JTAG TMS.
3
GND
Ground
Digital ground.
4
SWCLK / TCK
Out
SWD clock or JTAG TCK.
5
GND
Ground
Digital ground.
6
SWO / TDO
Input
SWO trace (SWD) or JTAG TDO.
(7)
Key
—
Key location; physically not populated.
8
NC / TDI
NC / Out
Not used for SWD; JTAG TDI when applicable.
9
NC (TRST)
NC
Optional TRST if NR1 solder bridge is closed.
10
nRESET
I/O
Active‑low target reset.
Wiring Quick‑Start
Connect the adapter to the J-Link/Flasher 20‑pin 0.1″ cable with the red stripe at pin 1. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Attach the included 9‑pin 0.05″ ribbon cable to the adapter and the target’s 9‑pin header, observing pin‑1 polarity. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Ensure VTref (pin 1) matches target I/O voltage; do not series‑resist this pin. [SKU: 8.06.02]
For SWD, only VTref, SWDIO, SWCLK, GND, nRESET, and optional SWO are required; leave TDI/TRST unconnected. [SKU: 8.06.02]
For full JTAG, close NR1 if TRST is required by the target to guarantee TAP reset. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Ready‑to‑run examples
J-Link Commander sanity check
# Launch J-Link Commander and connect via SWD JLink.exe # In the CLI: connect Device > STM32F407VG Please specify target interface: J) JTAG S) SWD TIF > S Speed > 4000 r h q
OpenOCD minimal config (J-Link + SWD)
# interface and transport interface jlink transport select swd adapter speed 4000
target (example STM32F4)
set CHIPNAME stm32f4x
source [find target/stm32f4x.cfg]
init
reset halt
Mechanical
Probe side: 20‑pin 0.1″ boxed header; target side: 9‑pin 0.05″ Samtec FTSH mating. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Includes 9‑pin cable; compact PCB fits tight target areas. [SKU: 8.06.02]
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NR1 solder bridge lets advanced users enable TRST on pin 9 for strict JTAG reset sequencing when required. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Competitor/alternatives map
SEGGER 19‑Pin Cortex‑M Adapter for Arm’s 19‑pin 0.05″ headers on some boards. [SKU: 8.06.02]
STDC14 14‑pin 0.05″ ecosystems (alternative header family) require different adapter types. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Flying‑wire and Tag‑Connect solutions trade convenience for flexibility and test‑point use. [SKU: 8.06.02]
What makes it unique
Official SEGGER adapter designed and validated for J-Link/Flasher interoperability, reducing pinout mismatch risks. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Configurable TRST via NR1 to accommodate strict JTAG reset requirements without rewiring. [SKU: 8.06.02]
Supplied 9‑pin ribbon ensures correct length/impedance for clean SWD/SWO signalling on fine‑pitch targets. [SKU: 8.06.02]
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