TASKING iSYSTEM Aurora MPC5 Series User manual

MPC5x/SPC5x Aurora Active Probe
User Manual
V2.1, June 2023
isystem.com/start

General safety instructions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully before putting this device to use to avoid
any personal injuries, damage to the instrument, or to the target system. Use this instrument
only for its intended purpose as specified by this manual to prevent potential hazards.
Use included power cord and power supply
The enclosed power supply has been approved for use by iSYSTEM. Please contact iSYSTEM if
you need to consider an alternative power.
Use grounding wire
Prior to applying power to either the BlueBox or the target, connect the device and the target
system together with the included grounding wire. This is to avoid potential damage caused by
any voltage difference between the device and the target system.
Use proper overvoltage protection
Ensure proper protection to avoid exposing the BlueBox device or the operator to overvoltage
surges (e.g. caused by thunderstorm, mains power).
Do not operate without cover
Do not operate the device with cover removed.
Avoid circuit and wire exposure
Do not touch exposed components or wires when the device is powered.
Do not operate with suspected damage
If you suspect damage may have occurred, the BlueBox device must be inspected by qualified
service personnel before further operation.
Do not operate the device outside its rated supply voltage or environmental range
Consult with iSYSTEM before using equipment outside of the parameters provided in this
manual.
This symbol is used within the manual to highlight further safety notices.

Contents
Package content ................................................................................................................................ 4
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 6
mDIO Cable ................................................................................................................................................ 8
14-pin 2.54mm JTAG Converter ............................................................................................................ 9
Hardware Setup and Configuration ..................................................................................... 10
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Package content
MPC5x/SPC5x Aurora Active Probe enables debugging, tracing and testing of NXP MPC5xxx, NXP
S32R and ST SPC5 microcontroller families. Besides the standard JTAG debug interface it supports
also a high-speed Aurora trace interface operating at its maximum frequency. Its small and
compact hardware size allows for connecting to a target microcontroller in a confined space as far
as 10 m away. The Active Probe supports up to 4 Aurora lanes, running at a maximum bitrate of
5Gbps.
The MPC5x/SPC5x Aurora Active Probe is delivered with the following components:
MPC5x/SPC5x
Active Probe
1m FNet Cable
Ordering code:
IC57150
Ordering code:
BB-FNET-100

Specifications
GENERAL
Supply voltage
9.0V DC via FNet cable
Operating temperature
10°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
-10°C to 60°C
Humidity
5% to 80% RH
MECHANICAL
Size
80 x 55 x 18 mm
Weight
0.125 kg
OPERATION
Communication interface
to BlueBox
iSYSTEM proprietary FNet
Debug signal valid input
voltage range
3.3V (max. 3.6V)
Power consumption
Max. 1.5W (dependent on operation mode)
Number of supported
AGBT lanes
Up to 4
Maximum AGBT bitrate
5Gbps
AGBT clock source
options
Active Probe
PROTECTION
Debug signals
33 Ohm series termination/protection resistors, ESD protection devices
VREF
1k Ohm input impedance

Operation
A– 34-pin ERF8 MPC5xxx/SPC5 target pinout:
Signal
Direction
Signal Description
Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
Signal Description
Signal
Direction
I
AGBT TX0_P
TX0+
1
2
Vref
Reference Voltage
I
I
AGBT TX0_N
TX0-
3
4
TCK
JTAG
O
Ground
GND
5
6
TMS
JTAG
O
I
AGBT TX1_P*
TX1+
7
8
TDI
JTAG
O
AGBT TX1_N*
TX1-
9
10
TDO
JTAG
I
Ground
GND
11
12
nJCOMP
JTAG TRST (optional)
O
AGBT TX2_P*
TX2+
13
14
NC
Not Connected
AGBT TX2_N*
TX2-
15
16
EVTI0
Nexus Event Input
O (not
used)
Ground
GND
17
18
EVTO0
Nexus Event Output
I
AGBT TX3_P*
TX3+
19
20
nPORESET
Power On Reset
O
AGBT TX3_N*
TX3-
21
22
nRESET
Reset
IO
Ground
GND
23
24
GND
Ground
Not Connected
NC
25
26
AGBT CLK_P
AGBT Clock
O
Not Connected
NC
27
28
AGBT CLK_N
AGBT Clock
O
Ground
GND
29
30
GND
Ground
Not Connected
NC
31
32
NC
Not Connected
Not Connected
NC
33
34
NC
Not Connected
34-pin ERF8 MPC5x/SPC5x target pinout
Blue colored signals are Aurora trace signals.
The JCOMP is an optional pin. Some microcontrollers don’t have this pin. Internally, this is actually
the JTAG TRST, which resets the JTAG TAP state machine. Because the JTAG TAP state machine
can be reset also by the TMS and the TCK, this pin is optional also for the debugger. If the
microcontroller has the JCOMP pin but it is not connected to the target debug connector, it must be
set to the non-active state in the target via a pull-up resistor. If not, then the JTAG TAP state
machine remains in reset and debugging is not possible.

Signal direction definition:
O - Output from the Active Probe to the target microcontroller
I - Input to the Active Probe from the target microcontroller
B – mDIO port marked as TRIG on the housing
mDIO port provides two digital signals, which can interact with the embedded target. Each can be
configured either for input or output operation.
Number
Name
Pin1
IOØ
Pin2
IO1
Pin3
GND
mDIO port pinout
mDIO port on the Active Probe
C – The indicator light provides the status of the Active Probe as follows:
Permanently green – Powered on and ready to use.
Blinking green – Establishing connection with the BlueBox.
Blinking blue – Reprogramming SPLASH.
Permanently magenta – Golden image loaded and ready to use.
D – FNet connector, that connects the Active Probe to the iC5700 BlueBox. The FNet cable is
delivered with the Active Probe.
When powering on the system, switch the iC5700 on before powering on the target. When
powering down the system, power off the target before powering off the iC5700!
Use only original iSYSTEM accessories for powering and connecting with the iC5700. Consult
with iSYSTEM before attempting to use any other accessory.
Target connector
The target should feature a matching part, for example, Samtec part number: ASP-137973-01.

mDIO Cable
Ordering code
BB-AP-MDIO-20
mDIO Cable is used to connect the Active Probe mDIO port with the signals around the debugged
microcontroller, which can then be either read or controlled by the debugger. For example, the
debugger can periodically service an external watchdog through the mDIO output or just read and
record an external signal through the mDIO input. It must be ordered separately. Length of the cable
is 20 cm.
The following pinout is valid on the Active Probe side:
Number
Name
Color
Pin1
IOØ
White
Pin2
IO1
Brown
Pin3
GND
Black
mDIO Cable pinout

14-pin 2.54mm JTAG Converter
Ordering code
IASAM34MPCPIN14
If your target features 14-pin 2.54mm pitch JTAG target debug connector, use iSYSTEM 14-pin 2.54
mm JTAG Converter which acts as a pinout converter. It must be ordered separately. The converter
is used only in conjunction with iSYSTEM solutions supporting MPC5xxx/SPC5 Aurora trace
interface (e.g. MPC5x/SPC5x Aurora Active Probe ).
The following pinout is valid on the target side:
Signal Direction
Signal
Description
Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
Signal
Description
Signal Direction
O
JTAG
TDI
1
2
GND
Ground
I
JTAG
TDO
3
4
GND
Ground
O
JTAG
TCK
5
6
GND
Ground
O (not used)
Nexus Event
Input
EVTI(EVTI0)
7
8
nPORESET
Power On
Reset
O
IO
Reset
nRESET
9
10
TMS
JTAG
O
I
Reference
Voltage
Vref
11
12
GND
Ground
Not Connected
NC
13
14
nJCOMP
JTAG TRST
(optional)
O
14-pin 2.54mm MPC5xxx/SPC5 pinout
Signal Direction is described from the BlueBox perspective.
Mandatory pins on the microcontroller side are GND, VDD, RESET, TMS, TDI, TDO and TCK.
The JCOMP is an optional pin. Some microcontrollers don’t have this pin. Internally, this is actually
the JTAG TRST, which resets the JTAG TAP state machine. Because the JTAG TAP state machine
can be reset also by the TMS and the TCK, this pin is optional also for the debugger. If the
microcontroller has the JCOMP pin but it is not connected to the target debug connector, it must be
set to the non-active state in the target via a pull-up resistor. If not, then the JTAG TAP state
machine remains in reset and debugging is not possible.

Hardware Setup and Configuration
For detailed visual presentation of the hardware setup and configuration, refer to Getting
started tutorial. Use short link isystem.com/start.
1. Connect the power supply cable. BlueBox should be switched off.
2. First connect via USB. Later you can configure TCP/IP connection to work remotely.
3. Connect the Grounding wire to the BlueBox and the Target.
If the Grounding wire is not connected, the ground potential difference between the BlueBox
and the Target can exceed well over 1000V even before any of the devices are powered up.
This voltage difference is discharged over the BlueBox and the Target, leading to the
possible destruction of electronic components.
4. Connect FNet cable of Active Probe to the BlueBlux FNet port.
Although it looks similar to the HDMI interface, the FNet Port is not compatible with HDMI
or any HDMI accessories.
Connecting iSYSTEM hardware to HDMI accessories will damage the hardware and will
render the iSYSTEM hardware warranty void.
5. Power ON the hardware in the following order:
a. BlueBox
b. Target
6. Install winIDEA and create a new workspace.
7. Configure Debug channel modes via Hardware / CPU Options / SoC.
For troubleshooting refer to Knowledge Base - kb.isystem.com.
More general settings are described in winIDEA Help.

Accessories
Analog/Digital and Network Trace
Ordering Code
Description
IC57031
IOM6 Hub (3 x FNet & FBridge)
IC57040
IOM6 CAN/LIN
IC57041
IOM6 ADIO
IC57125-1
ARM HSSTP II Active Probe
IC57163-1
Infineon DAP/DAPE II Active Probe
IC57164
Infineon AGBT Active Probe
IC57150
MPC5x/SPC5x Aurora Active Probe
IC57166
Infineon SGBT (HSTCU) Active Probe
MPC5x/SPC5x Active Probe Accessories
Description
Ordering Code
1.0m FNet Cable
BB-FNET-100
3.0m FNet Cable
BB-FNET-300
5.0m FNet Cable
BB-FNET-500
14-pin 2.54 mm JTAG Adapter
IASAM34MPCPIN14
mDIO Cable
BB-AP-MDIO-20
Please refer to the iC5700 BlueBox for all current iC5700 Accessories.
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