Tag-Connect manufactures revolutionary In-Circuit Programming, Debug and JTAG cables utilizing high-reliability spring-pins to plug and connect directly to target PCB´s without requiring any mating component on the board.
The Tag-Connect´s Patented Plug-of-Nails(tm) technology ensures secure and reliable connections whilst saving board space and the cost of a connector on every PCB!
Tag-Connect´s TC2050-IDC connector was recently selected as Finalist in Design News´ Best New Products of 2011 Golden Mousetrap Awards.
Tag-Connect, LLC is a trusted Microchip Premier 3rd Party tool suplier and offers solutions covering a broad range of microcontrollers and programmable devices.
TC2030-MCP 6-pin In-Circuit Cable (6 inch)
Tag-Connect 6-Pin In-Circuit Plug-of-Nails(TM) Cable (6") for use with Microchip and Compatible Debuggers utilizing an RJ12 modular jack. Can also be used with many other MCU families and programmable devices.
No mating connector or header required on your PCB!
Plugs directly into a tiny footprint of pads and holes on your PCB.
Zero Cost Per Board!
Tiny Footprint!
High-Reliability Spring-Pins for Secure Connection are rated for over 100,000 operations
Footprint has no height and can reduce the size and space requirements of your PCB.
Tag-Connect is a trusted Microchip Premier 3rd Party Tool Provider.
TC2030-DEMO Tag-Connect Plug-of-Nails Demo and Cable Test Board
The TC2030-DEMO board demonstrates the footprints of Tag-Connect´s TC2030 family Plug-of-Nails(tm) cables. The board also serves as a USB-powered cable tester for TC2030-MCP and TC2030-MCP-NL cables, providing a Go/ No-Go tester. [more]
Tag-Connect 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ “No Legs” Cable for use with TI’s MSP-FET430 for all MSP430 family MCU’s.
The TC2050-IDC-NL-430 cables are designed for use with TI´s MSP430 and Piccolo processors. Tag-Connect´s Plug-of-Nails™ cables provide a simple, reliable means of connecting Debuggers and Programmers or other test equipment to your PCB’s while lowering board costs and facilitating efficient production programming.
Tag-Connect 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ Cable with ribbon connector for generic JTAG use.
Tag-Connect’s TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails™ Cable is a 10-conductor cable fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector that conveniently plugs directly into your PCB and terminates in a 0.1” ribbon connector.
Plugs straight to your PCB - No mating connector or header required!
Requires only a tiny footprint of pads and locating holes in your PCB.
Zero Cost Per Board!
Tiny Footprint!
High-Reliability Spring-Pins make a Secure Connection and are rated for over 100,000 operations
Footprint has no height and can reduce the size and space requirements of your PCB.A great way to make test and debug signals available at no cost and with minimal board space.
Also available in space-saving “no-legs” version (TC2050-IDC-NL).
Tag-Connect 10-pin “No Legs” Plug-of-Nails™ Cable with ribbon connector for generic JTAG use.
Tag-Connect 10-pin Plug-of-Nails™ “No Legs” Cable with ribbon connector for generic JTAG use. Tag-Connect cables provide a simple, reliable means of connecting Debuggers and Programmers or other test equipment to your PCB’s while lowering board costs and facilitating efficient production programming. [more]
Tag-Connect Plug-of-Nails™ Cable for use with TI’s MSP-FET430 for all MSP430 family MCU’s.
Tag-Connect’s TC2050-IDC-430 cable is a special version of the TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails™ cable designed to be plugged directly into TI’s MSP-FET430 and is compatible with all MSP430 MCU’s. The cable is fitted with a spring-pin Tag-Connector that conveniently plugs directly into your PCB and terminates in a 14-pin 0.1” ribbon connector
Plugs straight to your PCB - No mating connector or header required!
Requires only a tiny footprint of pads and locating holes in your PCB.
Footprint MUCH smaller than the standard 14-pin ribbon header!
Zero Cost Per Board!
High-Reliability Spring-Pins make a Secure Connection and are rated for over 100,000 operations
Footprint has no height and reduces the size and space requirements of your PCB.
Also available in space-saving “no-legs” version (TC2050-IDC-430-NL).
Tag-Connect 6-Pin In-Circuit Plug-of-Nails(TM) Cable (10") for use with Microchip and Compatible Debuggers utilizing an RJ12 modular jack. Can also be used with many other MCU families and programmable devices.
No mating connector or header required on your PCB! Plugs directly into a tiny footprint of pads and holes on your PCB. Zero Cost Per Board! Tiny Footprint! High-Reliability Spring-Pins for Secure Connection are rated for over 100,000 operations Footprint has no height and can reduce the size and space requirements of your PCB. Tag-Connect is a trusted Microchip Premier 3rd Party Tool Provider.
Tag-Connect SPY-BI-TAG adaptor for MSP430 SPY-BI-WIRE JTAG connections
SPY-BI-TAG is an adaptor board the plugs directly into TI´s FET430 and compatible debuggers and allows Tag-Connect TC2030-MCP Plug-of-Nails(tm) cables to be used to provide an MSP430 SPY-BI-WIRE JTAG connection. [more]
TC2030-CLIP Retaining Clip Board for TC2030 cables
Retaining Clip Board that allows Tag-Connect TC2030 family "No Leg" cables to be retained in place to facilitate debugging or programming operations. [more]
TC2030-DEMO-BAREBOARD Bare TC2030 footprint demo PCB (unpopulated).
The TC2030-DEMO-BAREBOARD demonstrates the footprints of Tag-Connect´s TC2030 family Plug-of-Nails(tm) cables. [more]
TC2050-XLNX Tag-Connect TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails adaptor for Xilinx Platform Cable
Adaptor converting the Xilinx Platform Cable´s 2mm to 10-pin 0.1" box header suitable for use with TC2050-IDC Plug-of-Nails(tm) cables. [more]