Connectors and LEDs

The following figures show the various LEDs and connectors of the USB TAP probe.

Figure 1. USB TAP probe - top view



Figure 2. USB TAP probe connector - end view



Run/Pause indicator

When the USB TAP probe is powered on, it performs a brief self-test that displays a test pattern on both the Run/Pause and Transmit/Receive LEDs. After the self-test completes, the status LED (labeled RUN/PAUSE) indicates the state of execution on the target device as follows:

  • The LED is green when the target is running.
  • The LED is red when the target is paused.
  • The LED is orange when the target is in mixed mode.
  • The LED is initially unlit and remains so until the debugger is connected to the USB TAP probe.

For the definition of run and pause modes, see Run/Pause/Mixed mode states topic.

Transmit/Receive indicator

When the USB TAP probe is powered on, it performs a brief self-test that displays a test pattern on both the Run/Pause and Transmit/Receive LEDs. After the self-test completes, the transmit/receive LED (labeled TX/RX) indicates the state of the USB interface as follows:

  • The LED flashes red when the USB TAP probe is powered but has not been configured.
  • The LED flashes green when the USB TAP probe is properly configured.
  • The LED flashes orange when data is being transferred.
  • The LED is unlit if the USB TAP probe is disabled or disconnected.

USB connector

The USB interface consists of a USB type B connector that connects directly to the USB cable provided.

Debug port connector

The debug port connector consists of a 5.5 inch ribbon cable with the appropriate debug connector attached. The ribbon cable has a red stripe down one side to indicate the location of pin 1.

Note: The OnCE connector is equipped with a removable plug in pin 8. This follows the keying convention for the OnCE header (pin 8 should be removed). This plug is removable, in case pin 8 is not removed from the target OnCE header.