The Cyclone MAX is a powerful stand-alone in-circuit programmer and debugger for Freescale’s high-end architectures. The Cyclone is able to control a processor using the processor’s debug port. Communication occurs via Ethernet, USB, or Serial Port, allowing the user to quickly debug code and program it onto a microprocessor. Once the Cyclone is configured, programming operations are completed in one touch

The Cyclone’s flexibility and intuitive software allows for a seamless transition between development and production environments. The Cyclone and the target being debugged may be local to the PC or remotely connected via Ethernet. Multiple Cyclones on your network can easily be detected and controlled from the same PC. In addition, the Cyclone MAX has been specifically designed with features like voltage protection technology in order to withstand the rigors of a production environment.

For debugging, prototyping, and other development projects, the Cyclone can be used in Interactive Mode as a robust communications interface between the PC and the target. Devices can be programmed in-circuit, already mounted on a circuit board. The Cyclone is supported by P&E software, Freescale’s Codewarrior, and other third-party software (available separately).

In Stand-Alone Mode, the Cyclone MAX is configured and loaded with one or more programming images. Control of the Cyclone may then be automated using a PC (e.g., for large production runs), or the Cyclone can be operated completely independent of the PC (e.g., for field updates). An LCD screen facilitates configuration and operation of the unit. The display’s menu-based navigation allows the user to easily select the image to be programmed when the Cyclone MAX contains multiple programming images.

Features

• Supports: Freescale ColdFire (5xxx), Power Architecture (MPC5xx/8xx), Qorivva (MPC55xx/56xx), Kinetis ARM and ARM (MAC7xxx) microcontrollers.
• Communications: USB, Serial, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Storage: The Cyclone Max may be pre-programmed with a non-volatile programming image and controlled via the LCD/Buttons or remotely from a PC. Multiple images may be stored in the Cyclone Max. Stand alone programming operation does not require a PC.
• Display: The backlit liquid crystal display, in conjunction with the buttons, allows stand alone control and configuration of the Cyclone Max.
• Software: Includes highly intuitive configuration software, as well as easy to use automated control software. Interactive programming software is also included. Supported by development software from P&E, Freescale, and other third party vendors.
• Cables: Ships with Power Supply, DB9 Serial Cable, Ethernet Cable, USB 2.0 A/B Cable, as well as target connection cables for: Synchronous Coldfire, Asynchronous ColdFire, Power Architecture 5xx/8xx, Power Architecture 55xx, and ARM microcontrollers.
• Target Interface: Autodetects target voltage 1.8v-5.25v.

Hardware Features

• Ethernet, USB, and Serial Communication Interfaces
• Supports extremely fast communications speeds
• LCD Screen
• Compact Flash interface for expanded memory
• Multi-voltage support for targets ranging from 1.8 to 5.5 Volts
• Production environment ready with voltage protection technology
  

Flash Programming Highlights

• Supports a variety of 32-bit Freescale architectures
• Highly intuitive, fast in-circuit flash programming
• Capable of programming external flash
• Multiple image support for programming of different images during production runs
• PC-controlled and stand-alone function for programming and testing of units on production lines

Target Architectures

• Power Architecture MPC55xx
• Power Architecture MPC5xx
• PowerQUICC I (8xx)
• Kinetis ARM
• ColdFire® V2
• ColdFire® V3
• ColdFire® V4
• ARM® Nexus MAC7xxx

Applications

• Production Programming
• Development/Prototyping
• Testing
• Field Maintenance