µVISION DEBUGGER: using 2 J-Link debug adapters in parallel

Information in this knowledgebase article applies to:

• Keil MDK 5

QUESTION

I need to know if Keil MDK allows using 2 J-Link debug adapters in parallel on the same desktop?

ANSWER

Yes, it is possible to use 2 J-Link debug adapters in parallel.

For each instance of Keil MDK it is just required to configure the corresponding J-Link at:

Options For Target - Debug - Setting:

Both instances of µVision's Debugger in parallel:

Note, the Segger-Tool J-Link Commander, located at C:Keil_V5\Arm\Segger\JLink.exe can be used for verifying proper functionality of J-Link as well as for simple analysis of the target system. 

It supports some simple commands, such as memory dump, halt, step, go etc. to verify the target connection.

At this screenshot, you see how to manage the selection if different J-Link adapters are connected:

MORE INFORMATION

• Refer to µVision DEBUGGER: Update of J-Link Debugger

SEE ALSO

• Refer to the J-Link/J-Trace User's Guide.

• Refer to Debug Settings in the J-Link/J-Trace User's Guide.

Last Reviewed: Thursday, October 29, 2020