Unlike the high-end XDS560, which is expensive and capable of high-speed tracing, the XDS100v2 was designed for . It is a USB-to-JTAG translator that operates at USB 2.0 speeds (High Speed, 480Mbps). Because TI publicly released the reference design, including the schematics, BOM (Bill of Materials), and firmware, it sparked a massive market of third-party clones and custom implementations.

When you search for "XDS100v2 schematic," you will encounter different versions. Here’s how to identify them:

Xilinx XC2C32A (for logic level translation and protocol handling).

For advanced hobbyists, building a clone is rewarding. Here is a step-by-step approach:

This is the most critical IC. In the schematic, you will see: