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Introducing the New Standard in Cables for In-Circuit Programming...
In-Circuit Programming Cables that Save Cost and Space on Every Board!

ZERO Cost per Board! No mating connector required on PCB! Tiny footprint! High Reliability Pogo Spring Pins for Secure Connection! Rugged Design for Highly Repetitive Use! Designed so it can only be inserted the correct way round! Two versions both designed to cut your costs, save you time, and save space on your PCBs!

Note how much space the RJ12 connector (on the right of the photograph) requires compared with the Tag-Connect footprint.

What is Tag-Connect?
Tag-Connect is a simple and secure way of connecting debuggers, programmers and test equipment to your PCBs.
Tag-Connect uses a specially designed (Patent Pending) connector for making the connection to your PCB.
Tag-Connect eliminates the need for a programming or JTAG connector on your PCB.
You save the cost of an RJ12 or other connector, AND the physical space the connector would occupy.
Tag-Connect uses tried and tested pogo-pins (spring-pins) to make a reliable electrical connection - a connection you can trust - for as long as is required.
When you're done, Tag-Connect can be disconnected and is suitable for repeated use just like a conventional connector.
Tag-Connect cables are currently available in two versions: 'Legged' (TC2030-MCP) and 'No Legs' (TC2030-MCP-NL). Both have a Tag-Connect connector on one end, and an RJ12 (6-pin modular plug) on the other directly compatible with Microchip In-Circuit Debuggers and Programmers. To decide which one you need see
Which Tag-Connect?
 

Tag-Connect Legged (TC2030-MCP) looks like this:
 

The newly designed Tag-Connect...	'Snaps' into this custom designed footprint	Like this...

The Tag-Connect without legs is even more compact than the 'Legged' version...	It connects into a tiny footprint - hardly bigger than a surface mounted resistor... Note that it can also be used with the Legged footprint.	It is hand-held in position - ideal for production programming. Or you can use the new  Retaining Boards to maintain a hands free connection whilst retaining the advantage of the tiny footprint.

What do you gain?

Reduced manufacturing costs
See how using Tag-Connect in your manufacturing process will reduce your costs. The RJ12 prices given are for guidance. Remember that in addition to these figures, overstocking, under stocking, not having components when you need them, and DIY cable creation if you've adopted an ad-hoc solution, all carry their own costs.
 

*The differences between the two Tag-Connect models are explained in Which Tag-Connect.

**The marginal cost of using Tag-Connect - the extra cost per board you incur by incorporating the Tag-Connect footprint - is zero.

For example, let's say you are producing 10,000 PCBs each of which will incorporate an RJ12 connector for programming. And say your unit cost for the RJ12s is $0.36. The saving you will achieve by using tag-Connect is:

10,000 x 0.36 = $3,600

Smaller PCBs
Tag-Connect can reduce the area of your PCB taken up with the connection for programming by as much as 0.5Sq In. (Using the TC2030-MCP-NL for production programming.) A tremendous advantage where PCBs may have a total area of only 1sq In.
 
 

*The differences between the two Tag-Connect models are explained in Which Tag-Connect.
 

Which Tag-Connect?

There are two Tag-Connect models which differ in the way in which they are secured to the PCB. Electrically they are the same and both have a standard 6P6C modular plug at the other end.

TC2030-MCP (Legged) is ideal for development environments where a secure connection over an extended period of time is required.
Tag Connect TC2030-MCP is primarily intended for use in development environments and is also ideal for production programming. The spring-loaded contact pins are held firmly in place by four plastic legs each of which clips securely into its own locating hole.

Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP is ideal where you need to maintain a connection to the PCB for an extended period such as when performing testing or development work.

Ideal for both debugging and production programming.

TC2030-MCP-NL (No Legs) is perfect for production programming where you are performing a one-off very short duration task and where the primary consideration (providing the connection is reliably secure) is physical space on the PCB. It is hand-held for a quick programming operation or can be used with our  Retaining Board which grips the three locating pins on the under-side of the PCB. Alternatively the three locating pins can be soldered in place (requires use of stainless-steel flux)

Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP-NL is primarily intended for use in production programming. It is particularly suited to environments where the connection to the PCB is of short duration, and operators are working quickly from board to board.

A major advantage of the TC2030-MCP-NL is the extremely small footprint required on the PCB (hardly any bigger than a surface mount resistor) allowing the minimum possible space on your PCB to be used for the programming connection.

The TC2030-MCP-NL is also compatible with the TC2030-MCP footprint allowing use of the TC2030-MCP for development work and TC2030-MCP-NL for fast programming in production.

The TC2030-MCP-NL is also suited to use for debugging and development when secured into position. See 'Using the TC2030-MCP-NL for debugging' in the User Information section for details.

Where a sustained connection to the PCB is required, also consider the TC2030-MCP.

Ideal for efficient production programming and also for debugging.

User Information

Before You Start

1. Decide which version of Tag-Connect is best for your application. Read Which Tag-Connect for information on the two versions and other related products.
2. Put the Tag-Connect footprint on your PCB: You can download the appropriate decal from our Decal Libraries for Common Layout CAD Packages. If we don't yet have a decal for your CAD package, PDFs of the footprint designs are also available. Read the 'Design Considerations' below for information which will help you position the Tag-Connect footprint on your PCB.

Design Considerations

Position of the Tag-Connect Footprint on the PCB

• There are no restrictions on the location of the Tag-Connect footprint, provided you have sufficient area available. Tag-Connect may be positioned close to the CPU. Unlike a conventional modular jack connector, Tag-Connect does not have to be placed near the edge of the PCB.
• Because the Tag-Connect occupies no volume on the board, it may be positioned on the underneath of the board to save even more space.

Using the TC2030-MCP-NL (No Leg) version for Debugging

• One option will be to use the TC2030-CLIP when it is released. See Latest News for details on new Tag-Connect products. The TC2030-CLIP grips the alignment pins from behind the board thus providing a connection durable enough for debugging and development.
• Another option uses Millimax sockets which can be pushed onto the three locating pins to hold the connector to the board.
• For a robust, semi-permanent debugging connection, solder the alignment pins to pads on the PCB. Use of a flux designed for soldering to stainless steel will greatly help. For example, Superior No 71 Stainless Steel Solder Flux Paste from www.ccis.com.

Using Tag-Connect Cables

Inserting the TC2030-MCP

1. Hold the connector by its flexible plastic lugs between your thumb and index finger
2. Orient the connector so that the back two locating pins are aligned with the footprint and offer it into position ready to insert.
3. Squeeze the two sides of the connector together between your thumb and index finger and gently insert into position. Do not use excessive force

Removing the TC2030-MCP

1. Hold the side of the connector by its sides as close to the surface of the PCB as possible.
2. squeeze the sides of the connector together and withdraw it from the footprint.

Inserting the TC2030-MCP-NL

1. Orient the connector so that the back two locating pins are aligned with the footprint and gently push it into position.
2. Maintain gentle pressure against the spring-loaded connection pins to maintain good contact. See 'Design Considerations' above for methods of holding the TC2030-MCP-NL in position.

No more bulky and costly RJ12 connectors. No more ad-hoc creating of your own one-off cables. Just use Tag-Connect: a standard, off-the-shelf solution!
 

PINOUT SPECS
Pinouts for Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP and Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP-NL

The illustration above indicates pin numbers of the PCB footprint.

The RJ12 pinouts are shown below:

 
 

Tag-Connect Cable Connections 

Tag-Connect Pinout*	Modular 6P6C (RJ12) Pinout	Microchip ICD/ICSP Signal
1	6	-MCLR
2	5	Vdd
3	4	Ground
4	3	PGD (ICSDAT)
5	2	PGC (ICSPCLK)
6	1	Unused or LVP

*Corresponds with the Tag-Connect footprint pinouts specified at the top of this section.
 
 

Downloads

Decal Libraries for Common Layout CAD Packages
We are building a library of downloadable decals for the main software packages. Check below to see if we have yours yet - and if we do, simply download it ready for use with your software.

If you create a decal for a software package not yet in our library, upload it to us. We'll check it over and send you a FREE TAG-CONNECT CABLE! See Free Cable. You'll also be benefiting the entire community of Tag-Connect users!

Mentor Graphics PADS
Right click below to download a footprint file for both Tag-Connect versions. Choose a location for the file you will remember when you come to import it into Mentor Graphics PADS.

To import the footprint file into Mentor Graphics PADS, follow these instructions:

1. Start Mentor Graphics PADS and select the File->Library menu option. (If required create a new library)
2. Select 'Decals'
3. Import the file from the location you specified when you downloaded it from this website.

Footprint Design Drawings

Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP

Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP-NL

For reference, the blue plastic section of Tag-Connect measures:
L = .388"
W = .244"
H  = .736"
 

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This product is from: Advanced Bitnology
http://www.tag-connect.com/
support AT tag-connect.com
Mr. Neil Sherman
 

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