"Error : Programming failed" while trying to program "STM8S103F3" microcontroller with "STVP"

[Sarbjeet Singh]

I got a message "Error : Programming failed" while trying to program "STM8S103F3" microcontroller with "ST visual Programmer". Sometimes the microcontroller got programmed but several times it failed. I am using "ST-LINK V2" programmer (connections: - SWIM, RST, Ground, 3.3V) for it. I have connected a "1uF ceramic capacitor" to microcontroller's "VCAP" pin. What i observed in it that when microcontroller got programmed, the "SWIM" pin goes LOW from 3.3V. But when i got "Error : Programming failed" message at that time, the voltage on "SWIM" pin remains standstill at 3.3V. 

So, please, anyone provide the solution for this problem. Thanks.Message shown on STVP

[Peter BENSCH]

Welcome @Sarbjeet Singh, to the community!

Can you please post a photo of the ST-LINK/V2 you are using?

Regards
/Peter

[Sarbjeet Singh]

Thanks for the reply @Peter BENSCH Sir. Please find an attachment with this message.

[Peter BENSCH · Accepted solution]

This is an illegal clone of the ST-LINK/V2, its behaviour is unpredictable, which has also been discussed very often here in the community. I recommend you get an original ST-LINK/V2 and try again with it.

Regards
/Peter

[Sarbjeet Singh]

@Peter BENSCH 

Thanks a Lot Sir. I will try it with "original ST-LINK/V2"  .