Tag-Connect TC2030-IDC-10 6-Pin Legged Programming Cable - No Legs (NL)

Product Code: TC2030-IDC-NL-10

Professional 10-Inch Programming Cable with Secure PCB Connection The TC2030-IDC-10 is Tag-Connect's 6-pin "Legged" Plug-of-Nails™ programming cable featuring a generous 10-inch (254mm) length and fitted with a 6-pin 0.1" pitch ribbon connector. This extended cable length provides enhanced flexibility for programming and debugging operations whilst maintaining the reliable connection quality expected from Tag-Connect products. Legged Design for Secure Connection The "Legged" or "With Legs" version features four plastic retention clips that snap directly into a specially designed footprint of holes and pads on your PCB. This self-securing mechanism provides hands-free operation during extended debugging sessions, eliminating the need for manual pressure to maintain connection integrity. Pin Function Description 1 VCC Target power supply 2 SWDIO/TMS Serial Wire Debug I/O / Test Mode Select 3 nRESET Target reset (active low) 4 SWCLK/TCK Serial Wire Debug Clock / Test Clock 5 GND Ground reference 6 SWO/TDO Serial Wire Output / Test Data Output PCB Footprint Requirements The TC2030 footprint requires six contact pads arranged in a 2×3 configuration with 0.050" (1.27mm) spacing, plus four retention holes for the plastic legs and three alignment holes.

The complete footprint occupies approximately 0.39" × 0.24" (9.9mm × 6.1mm) of PCB real estate. Design Note: Ensure no solder paste is applied to the contact pads. The paste mask must have zero-sized openings over the contact areas to prevent interference with the pogo pin connection. Compatible Applications ARM Cortex-M microcontroller programming via SWD protocol Atmel AVR programming with ISP (In-System Programming) Renesas microcontroller programming (requires TC-Renesas adapter) General-purpose SPI, I2C, and serial signal access Custom test point access for production testing TC2030-IDC-10 Cable Connected to PCB Footprint The 10-inch cable length is particularly beneficial when working with larger development boards, test fixtures, or when the programmer must be positioned away from the target PCB. For high-speed signals, shorter cable lengths are generally preferred, making the standard 6-inch TC2030-IDC more suitable for critical timing applications.