{"title":"Tag-Connect TC2070 — 14-Pin Plug-of-Nails™ Test \u0026 Programming Cables","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe Tag-Connect TC2070 range features 14-pin Plug-of-Nails™ cables, offering the widest pin count in the Tag-Connect portfolio for applications requiring additional signals beyond a standard 10-pin JTAG interface. TC2070 cables are particularly suited to microcontrollers and FPGAs with extended debug interfaces, custom test requirements, or where additional power and ground lines are needed for reliable high-speed operation.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTC2070 cables are available in both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo-Legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariants, and terminate in a 14-pin (2×7) IDC connector in either 0.1″ or 0.05″ pitch, depending on the target debugger interface. As with the entire Tag-Connect family, these cables mate with a solderless spring-pin footprint on your PCB — no connector component required, meaning zero added cost per production board.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical applications include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtended JTAG debug with 14 signals (power, ground, data, and control)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFPGAs and complex SoCs requiring full boundary-scan access\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCustom test and measurement interfaces on embedded designs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDevelopment environments needing a stable, hands-free legged connection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCB Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14-pin TC2070. Available with 0.1″ or 0.05″ pitch IDC termination. High-reliability spring pins rated for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100,000+ operations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tag-connect-tc2070-idc-cable-uk","title":"Tag-Connect TC2070-IDC 14-Pin Plug-of-Nails™ IDC Cable","description":"","brand":"Tag-Connect, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Legged","offer_id":55778268643703,"sku":"TC2070-IDC","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Legs (NL)","offer_id":55778268676471,"sku":"TC2070-IDC-NL","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6931\/8333\/products\/tag-connect-llc-cable-tag-connect-tc2070-idc-cable-29821049667773.jpg?v=1685133295"},{"product_id":"tag-connect-tc2070-idc-050-cable","title":"Tag Connect TC2070-IDC-050 14-Pin Programming Cable","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-rich\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDevelopment-Ready Programming Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TC2070-IDC-050 combines professional microcontroller programming capabilities with hands-free debugging convenience through its integrated retention system. This legged version features four plastic clips that securely lock onto the PCB, enabling sustained development sessions without manual cable holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aside\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Connection Points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14-pin \"Plug-of-Nails\" spring-pin connector with plastic retention legs on the PCB end, whilst the debugger end terminates in a 0.05\" pitch (1.27mm) female IDC connector for modern STDC14-compatible programmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePCB Footprint \u0026amp; Retention System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequires gold-plated test pads, three alignment holes, plus four additional mounting holes for the plastic retention legs. The complete TC2070 footprint measures approximately 16.5mm x 11.1mm including leg clearance areas, providing secure attachment during extended debugging sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-pin spring contacts (with legs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDebugger End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05\" pitch female IDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 200mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100,000+ operations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetention System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plastic clips + 3 alignment pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWiring Quick-Start\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e STDC14 Pin TC2070 Pin Signal -----------+-----------+-------- 3 1 VCC 4 2 SWDIO\/TMS 5 3 GND 6 4 SWCLK\/TCK 7 5 GND 8 6 SWO\/TDO 9 7 KEY (NC) 10 8 TDI 11 9 GND Reset 12 10 Reset 13 11 N\/C 14 12 N\/C 1 13 N\/C 2 14 N\/C \u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retention legs enable hands-free debugging, breakpoint setting, and code stepping without holding the cable manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imgph\"\u003ePCB footprint layout showing contact pads, alignment holes, and leg mounting holes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Tag-Connect, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Legged","offer_id":55803559018871,"sku":"TC2070-IDC-050","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Legs (NL)","offer_id":55803559051639,"sku":"TC2070-IDC-NL-050","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6931\/8333\/files\/tag-connect-llc-tc2070-idc-050-tag-connect-tc2070-idc-050-cable-72351416156535.png?v=1732671473"},{"product_id":"tag-connect-tc2070-idc-2mm-cable","title":"Tag Connect TC2070-IDC-2mm Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003e14-pin Plug-of-Nails programming cable – With Legs Version\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitted with 14-pin (2×7) 2mm spaced standard IDC connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox 8″ (200mm) of ribbon cable between connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the standard 0.1″ datasheet which is similar other than the 2mm connector and cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tag-connect.com\/product\/tc2070-idc-nl-2mm\"\u003eTC2070-IDC-NL-2MM\u003c\/a\u003e (no-legs) version.\u003cbr\u003eNote: Image shows different pitch IDC connector to one fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tag-Connect, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37768451096765,"sku":"TC2070-IDC-2MM","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6931\/8333\/products\/tag-connect-llc-cable-tag-connect-tc2070-idc-2mm-cable-30224014278845.jpg?v=1685203313"},{"product_id":"tag-connect-tc2070-mount","title":"Tag-Connect TC2070-MOUNT Fixture for TC2070-NL cables","description":"","brand":"Tag-Connect, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46215930937567,"sku":"TC2070-MOUNT","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6931\/8333\/files\/tag-connect-llc-tc-mount-14-43268752146655.png?v=1723157748"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6931\/8333\/collections\/tag-connect-llc-tc2070-idc-050-tag-connect-tc2070-idc-050-cable-72351416156535.png?v=1779189552","url":"https:\/\/thedebugstore.com\/en-si\/collections\/tag-connect-tc2070-cables.oembed","provider":"Debug Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}