ICEbear JTAG adapter

• Fast flash programming (~20 sec. per MB or 50 kB/s under MS Windows)
• Loading and debugging of executables
• Automated system testing (memory tests, own applications) via Python scripts (ICEbear Plus only)
• Well suited for production environment. Quite a few medical and automotive suppliers use the ICEbear (references on request)
• Find a list of user reports below

Supported CPUs (in brackets: CPU types that are compatible, but not tested): ADSP-BF527 ADSP-BF533, BF531, (BF532) , ADSP-BF534 ADSP-BF536, BF537, BF539, BF539F4 (BF538) ADSP-BF548(9) ADSP-BF561 dual core Multi device chain support (Xilinx, ADI, etc., ICEbear Plus only) Special functionality available on request: SHARC 2116X (Boundary Scan/Flash tool) Support for common Xilinx chip programming ARM-Support via OpenOCD Generic programming solutions for customer hardware 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 Highlights: USB 2.0 (1.1) connection Support for Linux (32 bit), Windows 2000/NT/XP Windows Vista is untested and will NOT be actively supported. Reasons: See http://badvista.fsf.org/ High speed downloads, typical 120 kB/s. The ICEbear plus (available from January 2010 or earlier on request) is >5-10 times faster Stable timing Well suited for developers writing their own kernel or kernel drivers. Debugger support: GDB, Insight (Graphical debugger)

Note that the Boundary Scan functionality is not contained in the default ICEbear software distribution. Please contact us with a specification of your boundary scan application to allow us to tailor a library that fits your needs (and you pay for what you need, only).

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Status notes / current news:

New prices from January '10! Please also note slight policy changes

Holiday notice: From 18.2. - 1.3. order can experience delays up to a week.

NetRetail price ICEbear classic without extended support

NetRetail price ICEbear plus (highspeed, extended support for custom hardware):

ICEbear light (Blackfin flash programmer)

This ICEbear JTAG variant has restricted functionality:

• 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)

Net retail prices:

Europe / US, Canada

EUR 89.-

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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.
  
• Student rebates apply (except for ICEbear light). Please contact section5 via feedback form for details.

Product images

Note that color and cable style may change without notice.

• 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