Note: for similar EVKs, see:
- Using J-Link with MIMXRT1060-EVKB or MIMXRT1040-EVK
- Using J-Link with MIMXRT1060-EVK or MIMXRT1064-EVK
- Using J-Link with MIMXRT1160-EVK or MIMXRT1170-EVK
This article provides details using a J-Link debug probe with this EVK. There are two options: the onboard MCU-Link debug probe can be updated with Segger J-Link firmware, or an external J-Link debug probe can be attached to the EVK. Using the onboard debug circuit is helpful as no other debug probe is required. This article details the steps to use either J-Link option.
MIMXRT1170-EVKB jumper locations
Using external J-Link debug probe
Segger offers several J-Link probe options. To use one of these probes with these EVKs, configure the EVK with these settings:
- Install a jumper on JP5, to disconnect the SWD signals from the onboard debug circuit. This jumper is open by default.
- Power the EVK: the default option is connecting the power supply to barrel jack J43, and setting power switch SW5 to On position (3-6). The green LED D16 next to SW5 will be lit when the EVK is properly powered.
- Connect the J-Link probe to J1, 20-pin dual-row 0.1" header.
Using onboard MCU-Link with J-Link firmware
- Install the MCU-Link Installer for the drivers and firmware update tool
- Disconnect any USB cables from the EVK
- Power the EVK: the default option is connecting the power supply to barrel jack J43, and setting power switch SW5 to On position (3-6). The green LED D16 next to SW5 will be lit when the EVK is properly powered.
- Install a jumper at JP3 to force the MCU-Link in ISP mode
- Connect a USB cable to J86, to the MCU-Link debugger
- Go to the scripts directory in the MCU-Link software package installation and run the program_JLINK.cmd (Windows) or program_JLINK (Linux/MacOS) script by double-clicking it. Follow the onscreen instructions. In Windows, this script is typically installed at C:\nxp\MCU-LINK_installer_3.122\scripts\program_JLINK.cmd
- Unplug the USB cable at J86
- Remove the jumper at JP3
- Plug the USB cable back in to J86. Now the MCU-Link debugger should boot as a JLink.
- Remove jumper JP5, to connect the SWD signals from the MCU-Link debugger. This jumper is open by default.
