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The J-32 Debug Probe Debugger/Programmer provides affordable, fast and easy debugging and programming for Microchip’s PIC32 and SAM MCU and MPU products. Plus, SEGGER offers free, stand-alone applications to extend J-32 Debug Probe functionality:

J-32 Debug Probe is fully integrated into Microchip’s powerful MPLAB® X Integrated Development Environment and easy-to-use Integrated Programming Environment. Connecting existing hardware is simple as it keeps the SEGGER J-Link/J-Trace 20-pin debugging connector. J-32 Debug Probe has all the necessary performance and features 32-bit MCU and MPU developers need.

The J-32 Debug Probe is supported by these free tools from SEGGER:

SystemView (V2.x) provides runtime recording and captures tasks, interrupts, timers, API calls and user events and provides live analysis of captured information. It has minimal system impact and works with all of Microchip’s Arm® Cortex®-M0, M1, M3, M4, M7 and RISC-V based processors.

J-Scope application displays runtime data of multiple variables in an oscilloscope format. Simply connect the J-32 Debug Probe to your target, program and start J-Scope. Each variable can be individually manipulated with familiar oscilloscope controls and features. J-Scope also has minimal system impact and works with all of Microchip’s Arm Cortex-M0, M1, M3, M4, M7 and RISC-V based processors.

Remote Server allows the J-32 Debug Probe to debug from anywhere in the world. This is especially useful when your software expert needs to resolve development or product issues in another region. Remote Server works on all of Microchip’s 32-bit MCU and MPU products.

J-Mem permits direct RAM and Special Function Register (SFR) modifications without a bulky Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Memory can be displayed in an 8-, 16- or 32-bit format and can be exported to a .bin file. J-Mem is compatible with Windows®, macOS® and Linux® operating systems. J-Mem works on all of Microchip’s 32-bit MCU and MPU products.

This product is a subset of SEGGER J-Link Base. Please refer to SEGGER’s J-Link Manual for setup and operational information here.

Native support is available in MPLAB X IDE v5.25 which is available on the Downloads tab on the MPLAB X IDE product page here.

J-32 Debug Probe is the replacement for MPU and SAM developers who previously developed with the SAM-ICE.

A list of supported devices is available on SEGGER's website and selecting Microchip as the manufacturer here.

The Softlog SEC4CH-DS Secure Programming Upgrade is a "Secure Programming" extension for the ICP2GANG programmer that provides several layers of protection--utilizing breakthrough technology--dramatically reducing the risk of unauthorized reconstruction of hex data and also limiting how many times a hex file can be programmed. Secure programming operates on two levels: the ADMIN level and the USER level.

The ADMIN level of operation corresponds to the developer or owner of the software.
The USER level corresponds to a contract manufacturer or anyone authorized to program devices.
Using the Softlog Integrated Software, the ADMIN initializes the programmer with unique password, ID number and secure buffer. Once initialized, the programmer may be shipped to a contract manufacturer. The ADMIN can update the programmer remotely by sending encrypted files to the USER.

To begin a programming job, the ADMIN uses the Softlog Integrated Software to create an environment file. The environment file includes hex data, configuration info, and one optional piece of information: a counter that specifies the maximum number of successfully programmed devices. The environment file is protected using strong encryption, and can only be decoded by a programmer that has been initialized with the correct password and ID number.

The optional counter of successfully programmed devices is stored in non-volatile memory of the programmer. It can be used to ensure that only an authorized number of devices are programmed from a particular environment file.

The optional secure buffer provides an extra level of security by replacing a portion of the hex data memory image with dummy values. The content of the secure buffer is stored in protected memory within the programmer, and is programmed into the target device after the complete memory image (including dummy data) has been programmed and verified.

Note: Any security protocol or encryption scheme can be broken, if the attacker is sufficiently motivated and has access to the necessary resources and expertise. The Softlog Secure Programming feature is designed to dramatically reduce this risk.

* Internet access is required for installation.

The ICP2(G3)-DPX Production Quality In-Circuit Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit. It programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs, 16-bit PIC MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs, 32-bit AVR, PIC & ARM Cortex M0/0+/23/3/4/7 MCUs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2(G3)-DPX hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)

The ICP2COMBO(G3)-DPX-8 Production Quality In-Circuit (ICSP) 8-channel (expandable up to 64 channels) GANG Programmer is a cost-effective programmer that operates with a PC or as a standalone unit and simultaneously programs 8-bit PIC® & AVR® MCUs, 16-bit PIC MCUs & dsPIC® DSCs, 32-bit AVR, PIC & ARM Cortex M0/0+/23/3/4/7 MCUs and Serial EEPROMs & Flash ICs. ICP2COMBO(G3)-DPX-8 hardware is designed to support popular programming interfaces (ICSP™, JTAG, SWD, UPDI, SPI, QSPI, etc.)