TC2030-CTX-CTI20 Pinout: TI CTI-20 to 6-Pad TC2030

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The TC2030-CTX-CTI20 connects a TI debug probe with the 20-pin 0.05″ CTI-20 connector, such as the XDS110, to a 6-pad TC2030 footprint on your PCB, for 2-pin cJTAG or SWD with SWO and reset.

Debugger end
20-pin 0.05″ (1.27 mm) TI CTI-20
Board end
TC2030 footprint, 6 pads
Interface
cJTAG or SWD + SWO + nRESET
Not carried
4-pin JTAG (TDI, TRST), EMU pins

Connector to Tag-Connect Head

TC2030-CTX-CTI20 wiring from the TI CTI-20 connector to the TC2030 footprint The 20-pin connector is drawn as two rows of ten pins, pin 1 top left, odd pins on the top row. Pin 5 VTref goes to pad 1, pin 1 TMS/SWDIO to pad 2, pin 15 nRESET to pad 3, pin 11 TCK/SWCLK to pad 4, pin 8 ground to pad 5, pin 7 TDO/SWO to pad 6. All other pins are not connected. The footprint is drawn from the PCB top side with the single alignment hole on the left. key 1234567891011121314151617181920 123456 VTref · pin 5 → pad 1GND · pin 8 → pad 5nRESET · pin 15 → pad 3TDO/SWO · pin 7 → pad 6TCK/SWCLK · pin 11 → pad 4TMS/SWDIO · pin 1 → pad 2 DEBUGGER END 20-pin 0.05″ TI CTI-20, pin side, pin 1 top left BOARD END TC2030, PCB top view, hole on the left
Power reference Ground Data Clock Reset Trace Not connected
Alignment hole Ø0.99 mm (0.039″), non-platedKeep-out: no tracks or viasPad Ø0.79 mm (0.031″), no solder paste
Each line runs from a pin on the TI CTI-20 connector to the pad it reaches on your PCB. The board end uses the same TC2030 pad assignment as every TC2030-CTX cable, so one footprint suits TI and Arm debuggers. Pin 6 is the CTI-20 key. The footprint is drawn from the component side with the single alignment hole on the left.

Pin Table

TC2030 pad Signal CTI-20 pin Connect on your PCB to
1 VTref 5 Target Vdd. Sets the debugger's I/O level; no series resistor
2 TMS / SWDIO 1 MCU SWDIO
3 nRESET 15 MCU reset pin, active low
4 TCK / SWCLK 11 MCU SWCLK
5 GND 8 Ground. CTI-20 pin 8 can be used by the probe for cable detect
6 TDO / SWO 7 MCU SWO, for trace output. Optional: leave unconnected if not used

CTI-20 pins 2 (TRST), 3 (TDI), 4 (TDIS), 9 (RTCK), 13, 14 and 17 to 19 (EMU0 to EMU4) and the other ground pins are not carried. For 2-pin cJTAG, TMS and TCK carry TMSC and TCKC. TI's connector guide (SPRU655I) says pin 4 (TDIS) should be tied to target ground, and some XDS probes report a cable break when it is not; Tag-Connect's table leaves pin 4 unconnected. We have asked Tag-Connect whether the XDS110 needs it and will update this page when they reply.

Pinout confirmed?The TC2030-CTX-CTI20 plugs straight into your debugger's CTI-20 connector.

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Footprint

  • Six pads, Ø0.79 mm (0.031″), on a 1.27 mm (0.050″) pitch in two rows of three. Seen from the component side with the single alignment hole on the left, the top row is pads 2, 4, 6 and the bottom row is 1, 3, 5.
  • Legged cables need four extra latch holes; the no-legs (NL) footprint needs only the pads and alignment holes. Mechanical drawings (PDF): TC2030 legged footprint, Rev B and TC2030-NL no-legs footprint, Rev B.
  • No solder paste on the pads. Keep other tracks at least 0.5 mm (0.020″) from any pad.
  • Mark the footprint "do not fit" on your BOM, so nobody tries to buy a part for it.

Debuggers This Cable Fits

Tag-Connect lists the TI XDS110. Other TI probes with the 20-pin CTI-20 connector use the same pin functions, but Tag-Connect only lists the XDS110. For a debugger with the 10-pin 0.05″ Cortex connector, use the TC2030-CTX. Full list in our Tag-Connect cable guide.

Other Versions of This Cable

These cables have the same CTI-20 connector and the same TC2030 head, so the diagram and pin table above apply to both. Tag-Connect makes no SOFT or LEMTA version. Differences are highlighted.

Cable Tag-Connect head What is different
TC2030-CTX-CTI20this page Legged The reference cable. Legs clip into the board for hands-free debugging. Made to order. Buy →
TC2030-CTX-NL-CTI20 No legs Smaller footprint: pads and alignment holes only, no latch holes. Hold it by hand or with a TC2030-CLIP. Made to order. Buy →

Questions

Does the TC2030-CTX-CTI20 Support 4-Pin JTAG?

No. It carries TMS, TCK, TDO, reset, VTref and ground, which covers 2-pin cJTAG and SWD with SWO. TDI and TRST are not connected.

Is the TC2030 Footprint for the CTI20 Cable the Same as for Arm Cables?

Yes. Pad 1 is VTref, 2 TMS/SWDIO, 3 nRESET, 4 TCK/SWCLK, 5 GND and 6 TDO/SWO on every TC2030-CTX cable.

Which CTI-20 Pin Is VTref?

Pin 5, wired to TC2030 pad 1.

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Everything on this page uses the TC2030-CTX-CTI20. Made to order: allow for Tag-Connect's lead time.

This cable

TC2030-CTX-CTI20

6-pin Plug-of-Nails cable for TI's 20-pin CTI-20 connector. cJTAG or SWD, legged or no-legs.

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TC2030-CLIP

Holds a no-legs (NL) cable on the board, so both hands stay free.

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TC-FOOTPRINT

Demo PCB with every Tag-Connect footprint, to try cables before you commit a layout.

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Pin assignment: Tag-Connect TC2030-CTX-CTI20 and TC2030-CTX-NL-CTI20 product pages. CTI-20 pin functions: TI SPRU655I Table 13 and TI SPRUI94 (XDS110). Footprint: Tag-Connect TC2030-IDC footprint drawings, Rev B. Checked 4 Oct 2026. Diagram redrawn by Debug Store in our house style. Tag-Connect and Plug-of-Nails are trademarks of Tag-Connect LLC. Debug Store is a UK specialist distributor of embedded debug, programming and test equipment, supplying engineers worldwide since 1990.

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