Cyclone MAX (discontinued)

Hardware Debug Interface & Stand-Alone Programmer for Kinetis, ColdFire V2/V3/V4, Power MPC5xx/8xx, MPC55xx/56xx/57xx, DSC, STMicroelectronics' SPC5

Product Details


The Cyclone MAX programmer has been discontinued. PEmicro's current generation Cyclone LC and Cyclone FX programmers are the official replacement parts. Please visit the Legacy Hardware Transition Support Page for more information. 

Within each type there are two models of Cyclone, one that supports ARM devices, and one that supports ARM devices plus many NXP 8/16/32 bit architectures. 

Note: PEmicro offers a trade-in program for older Cyclones. If you have a Cyclone MAX or Cyclone PRO you can trade it in for a discount towards our current generation of Cyclone programmers. Please visit our Cyclone Trade-In Program page for more information.

System Requirements

Windows 2000/XP (32- or 64-bit)
Windows Vista (32- or 64-bit)
Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit)
Windows 8 (32- or 64-bit)
Windows 10 (32- or 64-bit)
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Documentation / Manuals
Transitioning from Legacy Cyclones  (94 KB)
PDF Document provides information to help users transition from legacy Cyclones, which have been discontinued, to the Cyclone LC & Cyclone FX.
Cyclone MAX Users Manual.pdf  (4943 KB)
User Manual v.1.16 for the Cyclone MAX Automated Programmer & Debug Interface. v.1.16 specifies SPC56 support. Updated April 2015.
User Guide: PEmicro Serial SPI Memory Programming, ARM devices  (835 KB)
User Guide: PEmicro Serial SPI Memory Programming for ARM devices (.pdf)
Downloads
PEmicro Hardware Interface Drivers, v.12 (7/8/10/11)  (2889 KB)
Version 12.7 Adds support for 64 bit PEmicro applications. Also it includes the atom fix which affects very select users. Installs PEmicro drivers to allow applications to communicate with PEmicro hardware. Please note that not all hardware may be supported for your OS. This does not include the application level support which comes with the different products. Administrator privilege is now required. Released 11/30/2017.
Cyclone Legacy Programmer Installation Software  (159832 KB)
Updated November 16, 2023. This software is compatible with the Cyclone PRO RevC, Cyclone MAX RevB, Cyclone Renesas, and Cyclone STMicro. Software to create programming images, configure Cyclone programmers, and control them in an automated fashion. Also includes documentation, drivers, and an extensive library of programming algorithms. Now updated with directions for enabling compact flash support in CycloneControlGUI.
64K Power Architecture 55xx Starter C Development Kit  (81625 KB)
The 64K Starter Edition of PEmicro's PKGPPCNEXUS software development package provides the capability to compile, debug, and flash program up to 64KB of user C code for Power Architecture 55xx devices. This software suite includes the PEmicro In Circuit Debugger, Flash Programmer, and WinIDE integrated environment with built-in GCC Compiler. Request your 64K Starter Edition license at https://www.pemicro.com/license/trial.cfm
Algorithms for NXP Qorivva, Internal Flash  (1146 KB)
Algorithms for NXP Qorivva, Internal Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP Qorivva, External Flash  (4476 KB)
Algorithms for NXP Qorivva, External Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP MPC5xx/8xx, Internal Flash  (188 KB)
Algorithms for NXP MPC5xx/8xx, Internal Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP MPC5xx/8xx, External Flash  (7019 KB)
Algorithms for NXP MPC5xx/8xx, External Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP MAC7xxx, Internal Flash  (48 KB)
Algorithms for NXP MAC7xxx, Internal Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP MAC7xxx, External Flash  (2 KB)
Algorithms for NXP MAC7xxx, External Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP Kinetis, External Flash  (11986 KB)
Algorithms for NXP Kinetis, External Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP ColdFire V2-4, Internal Flash  (29 KB)
Algorithms for NXP ColdFire V2-4, Internal Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for NXP ColdFire V2-4, External Flash  (8545 KB)
Algorithms for NXP ColdFire V2-4, External Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for STMicroelectronics SPC56, Internal Flash  (221 KB)
Algorithms for STMicroelectronics SPC56, Internal Flash (.zip)
Algorithms for STMicroelectronics SPC56, External Flash  (4190 KB)
Algorithms for STMicroelectronics SPC56, External Flash (.zip)
FAQs
How do I store multiple images onto my Cyclone?
My Legacy Codewarrior, my Eclipse Codewarrior 10.2 or higher, or my other 3rd party software with PEmicro support will not detect my PEmicro hardware tool or fails to connect to the target board. What can I do to fix this?
The connection assistant dialog indicates that my Multilink or Cyclone is undetected even though I have connected the hardware to my USB port. What should I do?
Where and how do I get the latest version of PEmicro's software, algorithms, utilities, or plug-ins?


Accessories & Add-ons
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CABLE CF ADAPTER
26-pin Synchronous ColdFire Ribbon Cable Adapter (Universal, Universal FX Only)
 US$50.00 +Add to Cart
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COMPACT_FLASH_CARD
Compact Flash Card
 US$49.00 +Add to Cart
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BERG14-TO-MICTOR38
14-Pin Berg to 38-Pin Mictor Adapter
 US$99.00 +Add to Cart
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JTAG_SWD_Adapter
Cyclone MAX adapter module, provides mini-10 and mini-20 connectors for JTAG / SWD (Legacy)
 US$99.00 +Add to Cart
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CPRO_PWRSUPPLY
Cyclone Power Supply Replacement Part
 US$30.00 +Add to Cart
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CYCLONE_CTRL_ENT
Classic Cyclone Automated Control Package: Enterprise Edition (software download)
 US$999.00 +Add to Cart
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CYCLONE_CTRL_PRO
Classic Cyclone Automated Control Package: Professional Edition (software download)
 US$299.00 +Add to Cart

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