Connecting to target system

To run your software using the Ethernet TAP probe, you must have working target system hardware, prototype hardware, or an evaluation board.

This chapter explains how to connect an Ethernet TAP probe to such hardware.

This chapter contains the following sections:

CAUTION:

The Ethernet TAP probe contains components that are subject to damage from electrostatic discharge. Whenever you are using, handling, or transporting the Ethernet TAP probe, or connecting to or disconnecting from a target system, always use proper anti-static protection measures, including static-free bench pads and grounded wrist straps.

Debug port connector information
The Ethernet TAP probe is a powerful development tool for use with a wide variety of processors that use either JTAG/COP, DPI, ColdFire® BDM, ARM® JTAG, or OnCE debug interfaces.
Target system connection options
You can connect the Ethernet TAP probe to the target system through different ways.
Setting debug port clock frequency
The debug port on your target system is a synchronous interface clocked by the TCK signal. The base frequency is set by the debugger and can be adjusted with preferences in the debugger.
Connecting to target system serial port
Many target system boards have a built-in serial port. A console interface connection to the serial port of the target system lets you query and configure the state of your target system.
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