Multilink Debug Probes

Debug Probes for many ARM and 8-/16-/32-bit devices

See additional pricing details & add-ons

USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX   $599  
USB-ML-UNIVERSAL   $299  
USB-ML-ACP   $229  

RoHs-compliant

CE-certified


Multilink Overview

Multilink debug probes allow a PC access to the Background Debug Mode (BDM) or JTAG interface on wide range of ARM Cortex and 8-16-/32-bit devices, in order to halt normal processor execution and use the PC to control the processor. The user can then directly control the target’s execution, read/write registers and memory values, debug code on the processor, and program internal or external FLASH memory devices. 

Supported manufacturers include NXP, STMicroelectronics, Cypress, Infineon, Silicon Labs, and many others. Multilink connects between a USB port on a Windows machine and the standard debug connector on the target. Microcontrollers are supported via the multiple headers located under a flip lid on the Multilink case. Ribbon cables suitable for a variety of architectures are included.

Note: USB Multilink Universal Rev. E users should read this errata notice to determine if their debug probe is affected. 

Software Licenses/Compatibility

PEmicro's current software licenses (purchased separately) are hardware-based, meaning they are installed permanently onto a single hardware interface, such as a Multilink. Newly purchased Multilinks support these licenses, however users wishing to install a license on an older Multilink should read our blog posts regarding PROG licensing and ICD/PKG licensing to be sure their Multilink will support the license.  

Please note: Multilink debug probes do not include any software licenses by default, as there are myriad options regarding the device architecture and utility of software that the user might require. Users most often purchase a version of PEmicro's PROG programming software that is compatible with their device architecture. ICD debugger software and PKG software packages are available as well. Users can also create custom solutions with UNIT library routines. There is support for Multilink in many NXP and other third party tools, such as MCUXpresso IDE and MCUXpresso for Visual Studio Code, or STMicroelectronics' STM32CubeIDE. Click for a listing of compatible 3rd party ARM-based IDEs. In addition, ARM-based Eclipse IDEs are compatible, with the appropriate GDB Server plug in.



Learning Center

Visit PEmicro's Learning Center for in-depth Multilink articles related to development, programming, test, and more. 



Multilink Models & Features

Models

There are 3 models of Multilink:

 MULTILINK ACP  MULTILINK UNIVERSAL LC  MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX 

Standard Features

All Multilink debug probes offer these standard features:

  • USB interface from PC to Multilink allows for fast, easy programming and debugging -- with the ease and compatibility of the USB interface.
  • Draws power from USB interface-- no separate power supply required (draws less than 1mA from the target).
  • Works with target voltage: 1.8V-5.25V
  • Supports JTAG daisy chaining of multiple ARM MCUs
  • ARM device support includes both the JTAG and SWD protocols
  • Includes USB cable, Type A Male to Type B Male, 6-ft.

"Universal" Features

 MULTILINK UNIVERSAL LC  and  MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX  also include these features:

  • Pipelined programming algorithms for some Power Architecture families that dramatically increase programming speed.
  • Auto-frequency detection + trimming capabilities for HCS08 devices
  • Auto-frequency detection for HC(S)12(X) devices.
  • Generates programming voltage on RESET line for RS08 devices.
  • Target Frequency: 16Khz-50Mhz (applies to HCS08, RS08, CFV1, S12Z, or HCS12X only)

Advanced Features

 MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX  supports these additional advanced features:

  • High-speed USB interface from PC to Multilink allows for fast, easy programming and debugging -- up to 10X faster than the other Multilink models.
  • Can be used to power target MCU:
    • Target Voltage: 3.3V, 5.0V
  • I/O line clamping for added protection

Multilink Universal FX Performance Note

The exceptional performance increases seen with the USB Multilink Universal FX are limited to synchronous architectures: ARM devices, Kinetis, S32, MPC55xx-577xx (& STMicroelectronics SPC5), Coldfire V2-V4, DSC, MPC5xx/8xx, and HC16/683xx.

No-Cost Software Features

1) PEmicro's "UNITACMP Library SDK for ARM Cortex-M processors" is free to download. This allows the user to create an application which can fully control the execution of an embedded processor via Multilink debug probes or Cyclone programmers.

2) PEmicro's no-cost GDB Server for ARM devices (Eclipse plug-in) includes the following powerful features:

  • Real-Time Expression View 
    This view gives the user the ability to view variables and memory while a target ARM device is running. Sometimes the process of halting the target masks a bug. Sometimes, in order to reproduce a particular bug, the program must be kept running while being fed a particular set of data. In those cases, having the ability to view variable values as they change without halting the target is a great asset.
  • OS-Aware Feature Supports FreeRTOS 
    The GDB server will automatically detect the presence, type, and configuration of an OS by querying the application’s symbol table for identifying characteristics. Using these discovered symbols, the debugger can traverse the kernel’s internal data structures to enumerate the available threads and their corresponding execution context. This information is then used to dynamically populate the Eclipse views as the user navigates between the threads. Additional OS support is expected to be added soon.
  • Single-Wire Output (SWO) Debug Tools
    SWO Tools are natively integrated into NXP’s MCUXpresso software. By using Eclipse-based IDE's such as MCUXpresso or PEmicro's plug-in for ARM-based GDB IDEs, users can measure power consumption of their device in real time (FX only), monitor multiple variables and expressions in real time, use printf calls to be notified when specific events occur during the debug session, and use trace capture to log user-specified events and triggers. This allows much more insight into the operation of the user's code. 


System Requirements

Windows 7/8/10: 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
Windows 11: 64-bit (x64)
with USB 2.0 software support. Requires a USB port on the PC.

Which Multilink Debug Probe Is The Best Fit?
Or Would A Cyclone 
Programmer Work Better?

Multilink ACPMultilink UniversalMultilink FX
Cyclone Programmers
Supported Devices
Communications
  • High-Speed USB 2.0
  • High-Speed USB 2.0
  • High-Speed USB 2.0

  • High-Speed USB 2.0
  • Ethernet 10/100 baseT
  • Serial Baud 115200 N81
Cloud Connectivity
  • none
  • none
  • none

Speed
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Very Fast

  • Moderate to Extremely Fast (Up to 75Mb/s)
Power Management
  • Does not provide target power
  • Does not provide target power
  • Can provide 3.3V/5V via ribbon cable

SWO Features
  • SWO ITM Console
  • SWO Data
  • Real-Time Expressions
  • SWO ITM Console
  • SWO Data
  • Real-Time Expressions
  • Real-Time Power Measurement
  • SWO ITM Console
  • SWO Data
  • Real-Time Expressions

  • Real-Time Power Measurement
  • SWO ITM Console
  • SWO Data
  • Real-Time Expressions
PROG Software Included?
  • No
  • No
  • No

  • Yes, for every supported device
Stand-Alone Programming
  • No
  • No
  • No

  • Yes; configure with PC, can then be untethered
On-Board Storage
  • No
  • No
  • No

  • Up to 1GB
Automation
  • Scripted programming with CPROG (sold separately)
  • Scripted programming with CPROG (sold separately)
  • Scripted programming with CPROG (sold separately)


Security
Features
  • No
  • No
  • No

Expanded Storage
  • No
  • No
  • No

  • SDHC Port



Supported Devices

Multilink debug probes offer broad device support for ARM devices from several manufacturers, as well as support for several 8-/16-/32-bit architectures from NXP and STMicroelectronics.

 MULTILINK UNIVERSAL 
 
 MULTILINK UNIVERSAL FX 
 MULTILINK ACP 
ARM Cortex devices:
Analog Devices:Wireless
AutoChips:MCU
CVA Chip:M01
Cypress:CCG2, CCG3PA, EZ-BLE-PSoC-PRoC, FM3, PSoC5
Flagchip as Flagship:FC4150F, FC7240, FC7300
Geehy:APM32
GigaDevice:GD32
indie Semi:ADAS/Autonomous, ASIC, User Experience
Infineon:MOTIX™, PRoC-BLE4, PSoC4, PSoC6, Traveo-II, XMC, XMC7000
Maxim Integrated:DARWIN
Microchip (Atmel):PIC32, SAMxxx
MindMotion:MM32F, MM32SPIN
NordicSemi:nRF51, nRF52, nRF53, nRF91
Nuvoton:Nano, NuMicro
NXP:Automotive, iMX RT, Kinetis, LPC, MCX, SensorsTrimension, Vybrid, Wireless
OMNIVISION:OMX14x
OnBright:OB90Rxx
onsemi:RSL10, Wireless-RF-Transceivers
Qorvo:Intelligent Motor Controllers
Raspberry Pi:RP2xxx
Redpine Signals:WiSeMCU
Renesas:RA, SmartBond, Synergy
Silergy (Maxim):AM0x, AM1x, MAX716xx, SA32B1x, SY7x2xx
Silicon Labs:EFM32, EFR32, SiM3, WiFi
STMicroelectronics:Bluetooth, STM32
Texas Instruments:LM3S, LM4, MSP, SimpleLink, TM4C12x
Toshiba:TX00, TX03, TX04
WIZnet:W7500x
Yuntu:YTM32B1HA0, YTM32B1LD0, YTM32B1LE0, YTM32B1MC0, YTM32B1MD1, YTM32B1ME0
ZHIXIN:MCU
 
 
8/16/32 bit devices:
NXP:S32

ColdFire® V1

ColdFire® V2/V3/V4

MPC55xx-57xx

DSC

S12Z

HC(S)12(X)

HCS08, RS08**

MPC5xx/8xx 
FX only


HC16/683xx 
FX only

STMicro:SPC5
 

**The latest Multilink Universal debug probe (part# USB-ML-UNIVERSAL, Rev. E or later) requires this RS08 adapter to allow the user to communicate with NXP's RS08 devices. 



Jump to: Documentation / Manuals   Downloads   FAQs   Version info & Release Notes
Documentation / Manuals
PEmicro RoHS3 Certificate  (77 KB)
RoHS Certificate of Compliance, RoHS-3 Directive 2015/863/EU (updated Nov. 2024)
PEmicro REACH Certificate  (205 KB)
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Certificate (updated Nov. 2024)
Hardware License Activation Guide  (730 KB)
PEmicro software with -HL- in the part number has a hardware license that must be installed into a hardware interface, typically a Multilink. This is a guide to assist with that installation.
Multilink ACP Technical Summary  (341 KB)
Technical Summary for USB Multilink ACP, Rev. B, v.1.04e.
Multilink Universal/Universal FX Technical Summary  (550 KB)
Usage and other instructions for USB Multilink Universal & USB Multilink Universal FX. Document version 2.00b.
Multilink FX Fact Sheet  (972 KB)
Fact sheet with brief description of Multilink FX usage and features.
Multilink Fact Sheet  (1016 KB)
Fact sheet offering summary of usage and features for Multilink Universal and Multilink-ACP.
Mulitilink Debug Probes - Certificate of Compliance  (169 KB)
Certificate of Compliance for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC
Downloads
USB Multilink Resources Install  (14781 KB)
Resource package for USB Multilink ACP, Embedded Multilink ACP, USB Multilink Universal (all revisions), and USB Multilink Universal FX (all revisions).

Install this if you are running older software or 3rd party software. Contains PEFirmwareConfig.exe utility, technical summaries, up-to-date firmware, and other resources.

FAQs
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?
When using the multilink with your software tools, I get an error $8882 when it attempts to firmware update every time. This setup used to work with older multilink but not with the new multilink. What is going on?
I launched the command-line CPROGxx flash programmer, saw a window flicker up, and then disappear. How do I know what happened?
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?
Why do I see the Power Dialog warning when trying to debug or flash program my chip in PROG, ICD, UNIT, or 3rd party software like Codewarrior? How can I prevent this from happening?
Version Info & Release Notes>
Product
Version
USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX
Rev D - 11.09
Release Notes:
= Version 11.09 04/20/2023
* For ColdFire V234, default behavior of RESET signal is now tri-stated instead of driven low, matching all other PEmicro hardware
* For MPC55xx-57xx & STMicroelectronics SPC5, fixes crashes on certain Nexus (real-time) memory reads
* Improves reliability when installing hardware licenses

= Version 11.01 12/08/2022
* On USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Rev D, fixes issue where RESET was not toggled on BDM processors (RS08, HCS08, HC(S)12(X), ColdFire V1

= Version 10.99 10/19/2022
* Fixes power measurement issue on USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Rev. D

= Version 10.98 10/12/2022
* Adds support for USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Rev. D

= Version 10.81 09/17/2022
* Fixes licensing issue of some Multilinks

= Version 10.42 01/22/2020
* Adds Support for HW Licensing

= Version 10.29 08/07/2019
* Improves ARM SWO data capture, particularly if target frequency changes during execution
* Adds support for processors with RESET active high

= Version 10.27 07/08/2019
* Improves DSC debug performance adds support for MC56F837xx and MC56F836xx

= Version 10.15 02/28/19
* Fixes communication issue when using JTAG mode for ARM processors

= Version 9.94 05/29/18
* Improves firmware update speed for USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Rev. C

= Version 9.93 04/24/18
* For ARM processors, now aborts hanging memory accesses

= Version 9.92 03/20/18
* Adds support for USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Rev. C

= Version 9.86 11/02/17
* Improves debug communications Cypress PSoC 5 processors

= Version 9.74 08/05/16
* Improves debug communications for PowerPC BDM processors (NXP MPC 5xx/8xx)

= Version 9.73 06/22/16
* Improves communications for high speed BDM processors (NXP HCS08, RS08, S12, S12Z, CFV1)

= Version 9.72 06/16/16
* Improves Cypress PSoC4 Debug Entry

= Version 9.60 12/30/15
* Adds support for Unsecure CF utility

= Version 9.59 12/1/15
* Fixes hard reset for S12Z
* Fixes backwards compatibility for PROGHCS08 v1.70

= Version 9.58 11/17/15
* Silicon Labs Bootloader Support

= Version 9.41 8/14/15
* Adds NXP LPC12xx Support

= Version 9.40 7/22/15
* Adds USB 1.1 support

= Version 9.39 7/9/15
* Adds run control support for Cypress PSoC4 and PSoC5 familes

= Version 9.38 5/28/15
* General ARM support update

= Version 9.37 4/23/15
* Improves Coldfire debug communications

= Version 9.36 3/25/15
* Fix Coldfire block byte/word reads in Sourcery CodeBench.

= Version 9.35 3/9/15
* Fixes block read command for BDMV4 targets such as 9S12A64
* Fixes power on reset dialog problem for Multilink-FX.

= Version 9.34 2/6/15
* Improves BDM debug communications

= Version 9.33 1/20/15
* Handle legacy BDM command offset to support PROG 1.71
* Fixes issues with providing power for Coldfire and PPCBDM
* Fixed 16-bit block writes in Coldfire.

= Version 9.32
* Fixed bugs related to BDM architecture
* Fix SWD timeout, FX would hang if given a slow enough part

= Version 9.31
* Coldfire, fixed no address reads
* Coldfire, fixed return of error for write block long

= Version 9.30
* Improved BDM debug communications

= Version 9.29
* Fixed RS08 CPP for Multilink Universal

= Version 9.28
* Fixed block writes for HCS12

= Version 9.27
* Initial Release
USB-ML-UNIVERSAL
Rev E - 11.09
Release Notes:
= Version 11.09 04/20/2023
* Improves reliability when installing hardware licenses

= Version 10.81 09/17/2021
* Fixes licensing issue of some multilinks

= Version 10.42 01/22/2020
* Adds Support for HW Licensing

= Version 10.29 08/07/19
* Improves ARM SWO data capture, particularly if target frequency changes during execution
* Adds support for processors with RESET active high

= Version 10.27 07/08/2019
* Improves DSC debug performance adds support for MC56F837xx and MC56F836xx

= Version 10.18 02/07/2019
* Fixes JTAG communications for USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX Rev. C

= Version 9.86 11/02/17
* Improves debug communications Cypress PSoC 5 processors

= Version 9.81 12/29/16
* Adds support for USB-ML-UNIVERSAL Rev. D

= Version 9.73 06/22/16
* Improves communications for high speed BDM processors (NXP HCS08, RS08, S12, S12Z, CFV1)

= Version 9.72 06/16/16
* Improves Cypress PSoC4 Debug Entry

= Version 9.60 12/30/15
* Adds support for Unsecure CF utility

= Version 9.59 12/1/15
* Fixes hard reset for S12Z
* Fixes backwards compatibility for PROGHCS08 v1.70

= Version 9.58 11/17/15
* Silicon Labs Bootloader Support

= Version 9.41 8/14/15
* Adds NXP LPC12xx Support

= Version 9.40 7/22/15
* Adds USB 1.1 support

= Version 9.39 7/9/15
* Adds run control support for Cypress PSoC4 and PSoC5 familes

= Version 9.38 5/28/15
* General ARM support update

= Version 9.37 4/23/15
* Improves Coldfire debug communications

= Version 9.36 3/25/15
* Fix Coldfire block byte/word reads in Sourcery CodeBench.

= Version 9.35 3/9/15
* Fixes block read command for BDMV4 targets such as 9S12A64
* Fixes power on reset dialog problem for Multilink-FX.

= Version 9.34 2/6/15
* Improves BDM debug communications

= Version 9.33 1/20/15
* Handle legacy BDM command offset to support PROG 1.71
* Fixes issues with providing power for Coldfire and PPCBDM
* Fixed 16-bit block writes in Coldfire.

= Version 9.32
* Fixed bugs related to BDM architecture
* Fix SWD timeout, FX would hang if given a slow enough part

= Version 9.31
* Coldfire, fixed no address reads
* Coldfire, fixed return of error for write block long

= Version 9.30
* Improved BDM debug communications

= Version 9.29
* Fixed RS08 CPP for Multilink Universal

= Version 9.28
* Fixed block writes for HCS12

= Version 9.27
* Initial Release
USB-ML-ACP
Rev B - 11.09
Release Notes:
= Version 11.09 04/20/2023
* Improves reliability when installing hardware licenses

= Version 10.81 09/17/2021
* Fixes licensing issue of some multilinks

= Version 10.05 10/11/18
* Adds support for Revision B

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NXP: Secure Boot Programming for NXP LPC55Sxx Processors - Jun 14, 2022

Diagnostic Mode for External SPI Flash Memory - May 09, 2022

Updated "GO" Command Enables Improved Control of MCU Reset Type - Feb 25, 2022

RS08 Adapter Available for Multilink Universal Rev. E - Feb 14, 2022

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PEmicro Adds Support For Nuvoton NuMicro® M45x Devices - Jan 19, 2022

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NXP: Using PEmicro Tools to Enable S32K3xx Secure Debug Support - Nov 16, 2021

PEmicro Legacy Hardware Support Notice (In Effect As of 1 Oct. 2021) - Oct 01, 2021

Update to ICD & PKG Software Licensing - Jul 23, 2021

Java SE Dev Kit 11 Support Added to PEmicro's Eclipse-Based ARM IDE Plug-In - Jun 21, 2021

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PEmicro Adds Support for WIZnet W7500x Devices - Jun 05, 2020

Update to PROG Software Licensing - Apr 25, 2020

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Pricing Details

In Stock USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX USB Multilink Universal FX High-Speed Debug Probe for ARM® devices and 8/16/32 bit devices (software sold separately) $599.00
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In Stock USB-ML-ACP USB Multilink Debug Probe for ARM® devices (software sold separately) $229.00
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Accessories & Add-ons

In stock
14-Pin Berg to 38-Pin Mictor Adapter
US$99.00 +Add to Cart
In stock
26-pin Synchronous ColdFire Ribbon Cable Adapter (Universal, Universal FX Only)
US$50.00 +Add to Cart
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Multilink Adapter for RS08 devices
US$50.00 +Add to Cart
Specifications & Contents

Models/Part Numbers

Multilink debug probes work with development software from PEmicro, NXP, and many other third parties. PEmicro offers three models of Multilink:

Multilink ACP (part# USB-ML-ACP) supports a wide variety of ARM Cortex-M devices. Please view PEmicro's ARM device resource page to find supported ARM Cortex-M devices by manufacturer. 

Multilink Universal (part# USB-ML-UNIVERSAL) supports those same ARM devices, as well as many NXP 8-/16-/32-bit devices. Please view our available Flash Algorithms resource page for a list of available algorithms. Feature sets are the same for the Multilink Universal & Multilink ACP.

Multilink Universal FX (part# USB-ML-UNIVERSAL-FX) also supports those same ARM devices , as well as NXP 8/16/32 devices. It offers high-speed communications and can provide power to the target device. Please view our available Flash Algorithms resource page for a list of available algorithms.



Included Hardware

Multilink ACP

  • Multilink ACP Debug probe
  • USB 2.0 High Speed Cable, Type A to Type B, 6-ft.
  • 20-pin 0.100" pitch ribbon cable for connecting to ARM targets
  • 10-pin 0.050" pitch ribbon cable for connecting to ARM targets (Mini-10)
  • 20-pin 0.050" pitch ribbon cable for connecting to ARM targets (Mini-20)

Multilink Universal & Multilink Universal FX

  • Multilink Universal or Multilink Universal FX Debug probe
  • USB 2.0 High Speed Cable, Type A to Type B, 6-ft.
  • 6-pin ribbon cable for RS08, HCS08, HC(S)12(X), S12Z, ColdFire V1/V1+ targets
  • 14-pin ribbon cable for Qorivva MPC5xxx, DSC, and STMicroelectronics' SPC56 targets
  • 26-pin ribbon cable for asynchronous ColdFire V2/V3/V4 targets
  • 20-pin pitch ribbon cable for ARM targets
  • 10-pin pitch ribbon cable for ARM targets (Mini-10 with 0.050" pitch)
  • 20-pin ribbon cable for ARM targets (Mini-20 with 0.050" pitch)

*Recommended Accessory: the USB Multilink includes a ribbon cable for connecting to ColdFire V2-4 targets, however the MCF5272 & MCF5206(E) devices will require a separate adapter cable (not included) to synchronize the communications signals (as these devices do not do this on-chip).




Multilink Trade-In Program

Want to trade in your old model Multilink for a new one?

PEmicro's Multilink Trade-In Program is a great way to trade in an old or broken Multilink ACP, Multilink Universal or Multilink Universal FX for a reduced cost for the new hardware. The program even has an upgrade from one of the current, basic Multilink models to get the faster and more Advanced Multilink FX.



Worldwide Shipping

We can ship either low-cost ground to USA, Canada and Mexico, or by air to most countries (including next-day service where supported).

Fast and Friendly Support

We offer several support options to help you get up to speed or diagnose issues fast.

1-Year Warranty

Most of our products carry a 1-year warranty, and offer industrial-grade construction.