The document introduces the universal socket boards from STMicroelectronics for programming ST microcontrollers. The socket boards are equipped with specific MCU package sockets and signal routing cards, and can be connected to programming tools via ICC, SWIM, or JTAG. The socket boards are available for different types of package and connector for ST 8 or 32-bit Flash microcontrollers. They are intended for small-scale microcontroller programming, such as prototypes in the development stage.
The SBX-SOCKETBOARD is a universal socket board designed to hold specific MCU packages and provide signal routing required for programming target microcontrollers. It supports ICC, SWIM, or JTAG connectors to connect with various programming tools, serving as the hardware interface between the tool and a host PC.
The boards are intended to program small numbers of microcontrollers, such as prototypes in the development stage.
They provide the sockets required to program any ST 8 or 32-bit Flash microcontroller without having to install it on an application board.
No, they are not recommended for new designs.