WSAL15880 – STLINK-V3SET/en
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Summary
The STLINK-V3SET is a modular JTAG/SWD debugger and programmer from Waveshare that connects to a computer via USB. It supports the SWIM, JTAG and SWD interfaces for STM32 and STM8 microcontrollers.
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Technical overview
- Modular design: The STLINK-V3SET consists of a base module with a USB connection and interchangeable head connectors for different target boards.
- Supported protocols: SWIM (Serial Wire Interface Mode) for STM8, as well as JTAG and Serial Wire Debug (SWD) for STM32 families.
- Computer connection: Connects via standard USB; the device is detected by the operating system as a HID or serial interface.
- Keil requirement: To use it with Keil, at least version 5.25 must be installed, since older versions may have incompatibilities.
- Firmware update: If USB communication errors occur, outdated ST-LINK firmware can be the cause; the firmware can be updated using the ST-LINK utility.
- Target power supply: Some target boards do not supply power to the ST-LINK; in this case, pins 2 and 19 must be short-circuited to power the ST-LINK.
- Download issues: If a download shows that no target board was found, first ensure that the target board is powered on.
- Debug settings: Errors such as "Cannot access Memory
- error while accessing target
- illegal address
- 0x08000000
- can occur if the "Download to Flash
- option remains enabled under Options for Target -> Debug -> Settings -> Debug -> Download Options in Keil; it should be unchecked when only debugging.
Notes and version constraints
- The exact firmware version and available drivers are not specified in the source text; please download the appropriate ST-LINK firmware before use.
- Compatibility with specific STM32 or STM8 chips depends on the chip revision and the toolchain used; this must be verified before deployment.
- If unsure about the correct wiring between the ST-LINK and the target board, consult the official wiring guide.
- The URLs to ST resources mentioned in the source text may change; please check the current links on the official ST website.
Source and revision record
- STLINK-V3SET - Waveshare Wiki
- Source revision: 69324
- Captured: 2026-08-31T03:10:07+00:00
- SHA-256:
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