Important Note

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ESP32-S3-DEVKITC-1U-N8 Development Board

Details

Description

The ESP32-S3-DEVKITC-1U-N8 is a state-of-the-art development board from Espressif Systems designed for seamless wireless communication. It features the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N8 module with 8MB Quad SPI Flash, supporting 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) at 2.4GHz, making it ideal for various connectivity applications.

Specifications

  • Microcontroller: ESP32-S3 dual-core Xtensa LX7 @ up to 240MHz
  • Memory: 512KB SRAM, 8MB Quad SPI Flash
  • WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n with integrated antenna support
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.x (LE and Classic)
  • GPIO Pins: 36 total programmable pins
  • ADC: 14x 12-bit analog inputs
  • DAC: 2x 8-bit digital-to-analog converters
  • Touch: 14x capacitive touch GPIO pins
  • Peripherals: I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, USB OTG interfaces
  • USB: USB-C connector with USB OTG support
  • Power: 3.3V operating voltage
  • Antenna: U.FL connector for external antenna

Dimensions

  • Board Size: 55.6mm x 28.0mm (2.19” x 1.10”)
  • Weight: ~13g
  • Form Factor: Standard DevKit compatible

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ESP32-S3-DEVKITC-1U-N8 Development Board

Features

  • ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N8 Module: Certified wireless module with 8MB Flash
  • Dual-Core Performance: Two Xtensa LX7 cores for multitasking
  • Advanced Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.x support
  • USB-C Interface: Modern USB-C connector for power and programming
  • External Antenna Support: U.FL connector for improved RF performance
  • Rich Peripherals: Multiple communication interfaces and GPIO pins
  • Touch Interface: 14 capacitive touch-enabled GPIO pins
  • USB OTG Support: Can act as USB host or device
  • Low Power: Multiple power management modes

Connectivity

  • WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz with WPA/WPA2/WPA3 security
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.x with LE and Classic support
  • Antenna: U.FL connector for external antenna connection
  • Range: Excellent RF performance with external antenna capability

Programming Support

  • ESP-IDF: Official Espressif development framework
  • Arduino IDE: Full Arduino support with ESP32-S3 core
  • PlatformIO: Professional IDE support
  • MicroPython: Community support available
  • CircuitPython: Limited support

Power Management

  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V
  • Input Voltage: 5V via USB-C
  • Power Consumption: Optimized for battery-powered applications
  • Sleep Modes: Multiple low-power modes available

Development Features

  • Boot/Reset Buttons: Easy programming and reset functionality
  • LED Indicators: Power and user-programmable LEDs
  • Pin Headers: Standard 2.54mm pitch for breadboard compatibility
  • Compact Design: Optimized for prototyping and development

Tags

microcontroller, esp32-s3, devkit, wifi, bluetooth-le, bluetooth-classic, espressif, arduino, esp-idf, u-fl, dual-core, iot, development-board

Notes

This development board is perfect for IoT projects requiring advanced wireless connectivity and processing power. The ESP32-S3 offers significant improvements over ESP32 with enhanced security features, USB OTG support, and better AI acceleration capabilities. The U.FL connector allows for external antenna connection for improved range and performance. Ideal for professional development and prototyping of wireless applications.