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Atmel-ICE

MCHPAtmel-ICE

MPN: ATATMEL-ICE
Microchip Technology
Alternative vendor tool for in-circuit programming and debugging of microcontroller targets
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Overview

The Atmel-ICE is a professional development tool for debugging and programming Microchip ARM Cortex-M based SAM and AVR microcontrollers with on-chip debug capability. It supports a wide range of interfaces including JTAG, SWD, PDI, and UPDI, operating within a voltage range of 1.62V to 5.5V.

Why Choose This Part

It provides comprehensive support for the entire Microchip/Atmel MCU ecosystem within a single tool, fully integrated into Microchip Studio and MPLAB X. The hardware supports high-speed USB 2.0 host connectivity and versatile DGI SPI/USART interfaces for data gateway functionality when not in a debug session.

Applications

AVR Microcontroller Programming
High-speed programming and debugging for classic 8-bit AVR chips via ISP, JTAG, or debugWIRE interfaces.
SAM D/L/C Development
Native SWD and JTAG support for ARM Cortex-M0+, M4, and M7 based SAM microcontrollers.
Modern AVR UPDI Support
Required for programming the latest tinyAVR and megaAVR series using the Unified Program and Debug Interface.
Production Line Trace
Utilizing ITM serial trace capture at up to 3MB/s for real-time application monitoring and debugging.

Key Specifications

Accessory Type Cable Assembly
Utilized IC / Part Atmel-ICE

Getting Started

Connect the Atmel-ICE to your PC via the included Micro-B USB cable and interface it with your target board using the appropriate 50-mil or 100-mil connector. Ensure you are using Microchip Studio (formerly Atmel Studio) or MPLAB X IDE to access full debugging features and real-time power analysis.

Also Consider

J-Link EDU Mini Segger Microcontroller Systems - A low-cost debugging alternative for ARM-based SAM microcontrollers that is widely supported by multiple third-party IDEs.
J-Link Base Segger Microcontroller Systems - A high-performance professional debugger with broader multi-architecture support beyond the Microchip ecosystem.

Categories

Test & Debug Tools > JTAG/SWD Debuggers Test & Debug Tools > Programmers
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