SPIDER Automation Waveshare USB AVR JTAGICE XPII Programmer & Debugger | AVR & AVR32
Description
SPIDER Automation Waveshare USB AVR JTAGICE XPII is a versatile, professional-grade development tool designed for on-chip debugging and programming across Atmel’s entire ecosystem of AVR and AVR32 microcontrollers. Fully compatible with the Atmel JTAGICE mkII standard, this unit seamlessly integrates with AVR Studio (versions 4, 5, 6, and higher) to provide deep code visibility, flash memory programming, and hardware verification.
Built for professional engineers and advanced developers, the JTAGICE XPII supports advanced debugging features including running, single-stepping, breakpoints, and high-level language (HLL) source-level inspection. It accommodates target operating voltages ranging from 2.1V to 5.5V, features dual USB 1.1 and RS232 host communication interfaces, and supports JTAG, PDI, and debugWIRE target protocols. Supplied complete with all necessary cables, adapters, and power supply flexibility, it is an indispensable asset for embedded firmware development.
Key Features
- Comprehensive MCU Compatibility: Supports debugging and programming for all AVR, AVR32, and XMEGA microcontrollers with On-Chip Debug (OCD) capability.
- Advanced On-Chip Debugging: Execute, single-step, set breakpoints, and inspect CPU registers in real-time.
- Source-Level Debugging: Full support for both Assembler and High-Level Language (HLL) source code debugging environments.
- Comprehensive Memory Programming: Program flash memory, EEPROM, fuses, and lock bits effortlessly (excluding debugWIRE flash routines).
- Dual PC Communication Interfaces: Equipped with both USB 1.1 and RS232 serial ports for reliable host computer connection and control.
- Multiple Target Protocols: Interfaced via standard JTAG, PDI, and debugWIRE communication lines.
- Flexible Power Configuration: Can be powered directly from the USB bus or via a regulated 9V–15V DC external power supply.
- Wide Target Voltage Range: Operates safely across target boards running between 2.1V and 5.5V DC logic levels.
- IDE Integration: Delivered with firmware compatible with AVR Studio 4, 5, 6, and later versions with update support.
- Comprehensive Accessory Kit: Includes multiple adapter cables, probe converters, and custom connector wires right out of the box.
Benefits
- Professional Development Standard: Replicates official Atmel JTAGICE mkII functionality to handle complex, multi-chip embedded projects.
- Extensive Legacy & Modern Support: Works across classic AVRs, powerful AVR32 chips, and modern XMEGA architecture without needing multiple tools.
- Flexible Hardware Connectivity: JTAG, PDI, and debugWIRE adapters accommodate a vast variety of target board pinouts.
- Reliable Power Management: Bus-powered operation or external DC input ensures stable performance across different lab environments.
- Ready-to-Deploy Package: Bundled with USB, RS-232, and specialized adapter cables so you can begin debugging immediately.
Applications
- Embedded Firmware Development: Writing, testing, and debugging complex C and assembly code for microcontrollers.
- Production & Factory Programming: Flashing flash memory, setting fuses, and configuring lock bits on manufacturing lines.
- Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnosing runtime bugs, timing errors, and communication glitches on custom target PCBs.
- AVR & AVR32 R&D Labs: Professional engineering workbench tool for prototyping and performance verification.
- Advanced Academic Research: University and industrial training labs studying microcontroller architecture and low-level debugging.
Package Includes
- 1 x USB AVR JTAGICE XPII Programmer & Debugger Unit
- 1 x USB Communication Cable
- 1 x RS-232 Serial Communication Cable
- 1 x Spare 10-Pin Flat Cable
- 1 x 10-Pin (JTAG) to 6-Pin (SPI) Probe Adapter Cable
- 1 x 10-Pin (JTAG) to 10-Pin (SPI) Probe Adapter Cable
- 1 x 10-Wire Multicolor Custom Connector Cable
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Waveshare JTAGICE Series |
| Item Type | Microcontroller Programmer & On-Chip Debugger |
| Model Order Code / SKU | USB AVR JTAGICE XPII / SKU-SPIDER-WAVESHARE-JTAGICE-XPII |
| Supported Architectures | All AVR, AVR32, and XMEGA Microcontrollers with OCD Capability |
| Debugging Environments | AVR Studio 4, 5, 6, or Higher (HLL & Assembler Source-Level Support) |
| Target Interfaces | JTAG, PDI, debugWIRE |
| PC Host Interfaces | USB 1.1 and RS232 Serial Port |
| Target Operating Voltage | 2.1V to 5.5V DC |
| Power Supply Input | USB Bus Powered or Regulated 9V – 15V DC External Power Supply |
| Useful Link & Documentation | Waveshare Wiki Guide |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.411 kg (411 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 21 cm × 15 cm × 5 cm |
