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Multi-Device JTAG

I am designing a circuit. it will include ARM LPC1769 and AVR ATmega2560. I want to program these chips with JTAG. Now, the question is: Is that possible to do it with a single JTAG programmer ...
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Microcontroller's JTAG interface and PCB

I'm about to start making my own microcontroller circuit (using an Atmega series MCU, at least for the beginning) and I think I'm gonna get the AVR JTAGICE JTAG debugger & programmer. I also plan ...
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Programming Interface for TI DSP

I'm about to design a PCB for a project with a TI DSP (TMS320C6720). What is the best method to use as an interface for getting the program onto the DSP? I haven't done this part myself before. I'll ...
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Programming microcontrollers: JTAG, SPI, USB oh my!?

I've noticed, with regards to microcontrollers, there are several way to program them. I am sorta familiar with USB as my Arduino's can be programmed via USB. What is a JTAG or SPI interface? ...