ICEbear JTAG adapter

• Support for Linux (32/64 bit), Windows 2000/NT/XP. Please see Software page for details.
• High speed downloads, typical 120 kB/s up to 1MB/s (ICEbearPlus).
• Fast flash programming (up to 100 kB/s). See BFloader in the Software section
• Loading and debugging of executables. Debugger support: GDB, Insight (Graphical debugger)
• Well suited for standalone development and kernel debugging
• Supports Xilinx FPGA programming (see XC3SPROG)
• Automated system testing (memory tests, own applications)
• Proof for production environment. Quite a few medical and automotive suppliers use the ICEbear (references on request)
• Add-on packages (Python Scripting) on request

Supported CPUs (in brackets: CPU types that are compatible, but not extensively tested): ADSP-BF50x on request (1.51 developer beta) ADSP-BF51x (v1.5 release) ADSP-BF52x ADSP-BF533, BF531, (BF532) , ADSP-BF534 ADSP-BF536, BF537, BF539, BF539F4 (BF538) ADSP-BF548(9) ADSP-BF561 dual core ADSP-BF592 (v1.5 release) Multi device chain support (Xilinx, ADI, etc., ICEbear Plus only) Special functionality available on request: SHARC 2116X (Boundary Scan/Flash tool) ARM-Support via OpenOCD Generic boundary scan solution Hardware-Testing via Boundary Scan Embedded ICEbear: License our software to run on your embedded target directly. Well tested and supported platforms: EZKIT Lite ADSP-BF533, BF527, BF537, BF548 and BF561 STAMP BF533/537 SRV-1 Robot core module (www.surveyor.com) CM-BF527/533/537/561(v1 and v2) from Bluetechnix The ICEbear basically works on all platforms with ADI compatible JTAG connectors that are designed according to Analog Devices' application note EE-68. Note that the ICEbear is not supported by Visual DSP as a debug target. You can use the ICEbear in conjunction with VDSP with constraints: Fast flash programming of binary LDR files Assembly debugging VDSP code via GDB It is also possible to use the ICEbear with various OpenSource tools, however, we can not provide support for that. See this website for more information

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ICEbearPlus (highspeed) without extended customer support

The ICEbearPlus JTAG adapter has the following software support:

• All functionality from the ICEbear classic package
• Standard customer support via email and forum
• Limited support for multiple device JTAG chains. Please contact us for special custom hardware support packages

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ICEbear light (Blackfin flash programmer)

This ICEbear JTAG variant has the following software support:

• Flash programming only (same speed as ICEbear classic)
• No support for other than listed flashes and boards (see list)
• No debugging support (see Note [1] below)
• No support for multiple adapters and devices in JTAG chain
• Graphical flash tool for Windows 32bit (not included in shipping, download only)
• The ICEbear light has been reported to work with OpenSource tools such as xc3sprog and urjtag. Note that no support can be provided by section5 for these tools, however, we will look into providing source distributions or patches against the official releases.

The ICEbear light and classic is no longer manufactured. Currently, all functionality is covered by the ICEbearPlus

Order/Shipping Information

• Shipping statement of € 20 added inside European community, US$ 30 outside.
• We ship via SwissPost Priority Plus, you will receive a tracking number on shipment. Delivery takes 3-7 work days inside Europe, 4-8 days outside.
• If you desire different shipping options, please use the order form and specify desired method and your order.
• When using wire transfer, you must cover all transaction fees.
  

Product images

Note that color and cable style may change without notice.

ICEbearPlus	ICEbear classic/light

• The ASTFIN project uses the ICEbear for programming
• The popular SRV1 robot platform from Surveyor

Notes

[1] Some OEM variants may have support for debugging with dedicated boards. Please contact your vendor or section5 for details