Faster and smaller in-circuit debugger and programmer from Atmel

Atmel Corporation has launched the new Atmel JTAGICE3 mid-range in-circuit debugger and programmer to support all Atmel AVR 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs). JTAGICE3 is the perfect tool for testing and programming AVR-based designs in the field and connects seamlessly to Atmel AVR Studio 5. AVR Studio 5 is used by over 100,000 users of 8- and 32-bit AVR embedded MCUs.

The features of in-circuit debugger and programmer includes:
1. The new JTAGICE3 supports faster in-system debug and programmer with full control of all MCU      features and configurations.
2. The new design allows the debugger to program the on-chip 256 KB flash AVR microcontroller in      less than 14 seconds.
3.  It also offers full support for JTAG, aWire, SPI and PDI serial program, and debug interfaces used in      AVR microcontrollers.
4. JTAGICE3 can program MCUs powered by 1.8V to 5.5V and supports three hardware program     breakpoints plus one maskable data breakpoint and up to 128 software breakpoints.
5. Measuring at 2.1 x 3.4 inches (5.4 x 8.6 cm), the debugger is housed in a heavy duty plastic casing     and powered by a USB port.
6. The debugger can also be embedded as a link controlled by the customer's application running      under Windows or Linux.

"The combination of AVR Studio 5 and the JTAGICE3 in-circuit debugger and programmer provides embedded developers a complete solution to program and debug any Atmel AVR 8- and 32-bit microcontroller," said Haakon Skar, director of AVR Marketing, Atmel Corporation. "The combined features offer a true seamless experience for AVR developers and will help bring their prototype designs faster to market."