These Plug-In Adapter Boards connect to Processor Boards matching the LaunchPad Development Kits from Texas Instruments. http://www.ti.com/ww/en/launchpad/launchpads.html This adds 3rd party interface capability

These Programming Adapter Boards connect from the Debugger / Programmer (JTAG 20-pin) to a smaller 10-pin or 4-pin SWD connector on the target Processor Board