Nuvoton Nu-Link - User Manual

Nuvoton Nu-Link Debug Adapter User Manual
Oct 28, 2014 - Revision V1.01
Nuvoton Nu-Link
Debug Adapter User Manual
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Summary

2 Hardware Specifications

3 Main Functions

3.1 Debugging

Outlines the debugging capabilities supported by the Nu-Link Adapter.

3.1.1 Debug Mode

3.1.2 Breakpoints

3.1.3 Direct Register Control Interface

3.1.4 Semihost

3.2 Programming

Describes the programming functions offered by the Nu-Link Adapter.

3.2.1 Online Programming

Explains downloading firmware to the target chip via software programs.

3.2.2 Offline Programming

Describes updating firmware directly without software access, useful for mass production.

3.4 Installing the Nu-Link Adapter Driver

4 Installation and Setup

4.1 Connecting to the Nu-Link Adapter

Describes connecting the Nu-Link Adapter to a PC and target board via USB and SWD.

4.2 Software Setup

Outlines the necessary software configurations for using the Nu-Link Adapter.

4.2.1 ICP Tool

4.2.2 Keil RVMDK

4.2.3 IAR EWARM

4.2.4 CooCox CoIDE

Nuvoton Nu-Link Specifications

General

Interface	USB
Product Type	In-circuit debugger and programmer
Power Supply	USB powered
Operating Voltage	3.3 V
Debugging Support	Yes
Programming Support	Yes
Supported Devices	Nuvoton microcontrollers
Debugging Interface	SWD
Programming Interface	SWD