STMicroelectronics STLINK-V3 probe for programming and debugging microcontrollers

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STMicroelectronics has introduced the next-generation STLINK-V3 probe for programming and debugging STM8 and STM32 microcontrollers, adding enhancements to further increase flexibility and efficiency. Now featuring mass-storage support, a virtual COM port with multipath bridge and faster write performance, the probe is said to save development time and easily reprogram devices in the field.

In addition to providing typical JTAG/serial-wire debug (SWD) and single-wire interface module (SWIM) connections, the product’s virtual COM port (VCP) and multipath bridge allow communication through the microcontroller UART, I²C, SPI or CAN interface, or GPIOs. This lets developers conveniently automate tests using custom control commands and observe runtime data on the host PC, or use the probe to program devices with a bootloader and simplify product maintenance.

Major development tools already support the product, allowing users to take advantage of the powerful features from within a convenient graphical environment such as the STM32Cube programmer and integrated development environments (IDE) such as Keil MDK-ARM, IAR EWARM and GCC-based IDEs. ST also allows free access to STLINK-V3 low-level APIs, to facilitate integration with custom or automated test platforms.

Supplied as a complete kit, the STLINK-V3SET contains the probe, debug connector, cables and an adapter board that supports SWIM-specific features and provides access to signals from the multipath bridge. Users can further expand functionality with additional boards such as a voltage-translator module.

For more information: www.st.com/stlink-v3set.