UAD - Universal Access Devices

With the powerful family of  Universal Access Device (UAD) devices, PLS presents an extremely rapid and flexible communication tool to access a multitude of popular 16-/32- and 64-bit microcontrollers.

UAD2pro features

UAD2pro system

UAD2pro offers fastest target access via JTAG, cJTAG, DAP, DAP over CAN Physical Layer (DXCPL), SPD (Single Pin DAP) via CAN, SWD, ASC and CAN with build-in ESD protection.  hardware is now easier than ever. The unique combination of JTAG and CAN bus  and a robust aluminum housing make the UAD2pro the perfect solution for mobile use in the field.

For debugging microcontroller boards with high-voltage components, as is common for instance with motor or inverter controls, target adapters with an electrical isolation of up to 1,000V can optionally also be used with the UAD2pro. At the same time, the full transmission bandwidth of 50 MHz serial clock is maintained.

UAD2next features

The UAD2next acts as a bridge between the base model UAD2pro and the high-end tool UAD3+. Besides a large number of powerful debug and trace interfaces, such as DAP, SWD, JTAG, cJTAG and LPD, the UAD2next also supports CAN and ASC interfaces for access to the target. Robust trace modules, which can be easily plugged in as needed, ensure a fast and efficient transfer of trace data from the target into the UAD2next.

Together with the Universal Debug Engine (UDE) UAD2next provides a comprehensive and powerful support even for the latest heterogeneous multi-core SoCs.

  • High performance debug access to AURIX 2nd TC3 Generation, AURIX TC2, TriCore, PowerArchitecture, Cortex-R, Cortex-M, Cortex-A, S32V234, XC2000, XE166, XMC4500, Arm7, Arm9, Arm11, SuperH SH-2A, RH850
  • ASC and CAN/CAN FD target interfaces (ASC and CAN debugger). CAN FD aoption.
  • Plug-in modules for parallel and serial trace
  • USB3 or Gigabit-Ethernet for connecting UAD2next to the PC
  • Proven and robust aluminum housing 17.0 x 14.5 x 5.5 cm
  • Passive Cooling.
UAD2next system

UAD3+ features

UAD3+ features

The Universal Access Device3+, a further development of the already established UAD2 family, was particularly optimized for use in multicore and multi-target systems with high clock frequencies. Thanks to the flexible pod and connector designs, up to eight various cores and targets respectively can be controlled with different debug protocols. 

Access to the targets can take place with up to 100 MHz clock frequency optionally via various serial interfaces such as JTAG, cJTAG, Device Access Port (DAP/DAP2) or Serial Wire Debug (SWD). Synchronization during debugging of several core/targets is achieved by the UAD3+ hardware and firmware. Two different input voltage ranges - 1.6 to 5.5 Volts as standard or optionally 0.8 to 3.3 Volts - cover all possible applications.

In high end real-time trace, the highly flexible pod and connector designs ensure a simple and, at the same time, efficient support of various trace protocols (e.g. Aurora, CoreSight ETM, Nexus or OCDS L2). The recorded data can be complemented by automatically generated time stamps. With a trace memory of up to 4 GBytes, a maximal trace stream width of 32-bit and possible trace signals up to 500 MHz and 3.125 Gbit/s in serial trace, the UAD3+ is also ideally equipped for future tasks.

For debugging microcontroller boards with high-voltage components, as is common for instance with motor or inverter controls, target adapters with an electrical isolation of up to 1,000V can optionally be used with the UAD3+.