This product is a microcontroller based on ARM Cortex™-M3 core. It has a 3V lithium battery, and can be used as an evaluation platform or a low-cost in-circuit debug interface (ICDI). In debug interface mode, the on-board microcontroller is disabled, allowing connection of the debug signals to an external target.
The Stellaris LM3S1968 Evaluation Kit is a compact, versatile platform for evaluating the LM3S1968 ARM Cortex‑M3 microcontroller and its peripherals, including a hibernation module with battery backup. It can be used as a standalone evaluation board or as a low‑cost in‑circuit debug interface.
The kit includes the LM3S1968 board, USB cable, 20‑pin JTAG/SWD target cable, an OLED graphics display, user LEDs, navigation switches, pushbuttons, an 8Ω magnetic speaker with class D amplifier, an internal 3 V battery, and a CD with documentation, source code, and development tool evaluations.
| Microcontroller | Stellaris LM3S1968 ARM Cortex‑M3 |
|---|---|
| Display | OLED graphics display |
| Debug connector | Standard ARM® 20‑pin JTAG debug connector |
| I/O breakout | LM3S1968 I/O on labeled break‑out pads |
In debug interface mode the on‑board microcontroller is disabled, allowing external JTAG debuggers to connect via the 20‑pin connector.