3.3.4.1.1 Connecting to a SAM JTAG Target

The MPLAB ICD 5 using the 3.3.4 SAM MCUs - JTAG/SWD Interfaces provides a legacy 10-pin 50-mil JTAG connection as well as a legacy 20-pin 100-mil JTAG connection.

Direct Connection to a 10-pin 50-mil Header

Use the 10-pin 50-mil flat cable to connect directly to a target board with headers complying with the Arm® Cortex® Debug header pinout shown in 3.3.4.1.2 SAM JTAG Pinout (Cortex®-M debug connector).

Direct Connection to a 20-pin 100-mil Header

Plug the adapter board into targets with a 20-pin 100-mil header.