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Please have a look at the N8R8 improved version: ESP32-C5 Dual USB DevKitC-1 N8R8 Development Board

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The ESP32-C5-DevKitC-1 is a specialized development board designed to showcase the ESP32-C5, the first RISC-V SoC from Espressif to feature dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This board is ideal for high-performance IoT applications that require robust wireless connectivity and the latest security standards. The N8R4 designation indicates it is equipped with 8MB Flash and 4MB PSRAM, providing ample memory for complex firmware and data buffering.

Specifications

• Microcontroller: ESP32-C5 RISC-V 32-bit single-core processor
• Clock Speed: Up to 240 MHz
• Flash Memory: 8MB (N8)
• PSRAM: 4MB (R4)
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V (typically powered via 5V USB)
• Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5 (LE)
• USB Interfaces: Dual USB-C ports (one for UART/Programming, one for native USB-OTG)
• I/O Ports: Access to GPIO, SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, ADC, and PWM through dual-row headers

Features

• Dual-Band Connectivity: Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6, offering higher throughput and better reliability in congested wireless environments.
• Dual USB-C Ports: Simplifies development by providing dedicated ports for hardware debugging (UART) and application-level USB-OTG functionality.
• Enhanced Memory: The N8R4 configuration offers 8MB of Flash and 4MB of external PSRAM, supporting larger applications and memory-intensive tasks like audio processing or complex networking stacks.
• RISC-V Architecture: Built on an open-source instruction set, providing a modern and efficient processing core for low-power IoT devices.
• Matter Support: Fully compatible with the Matter protocol for seamless integration into smart home ecosystems.
• Advanced Security: Includes hardware accelerators for cryptographic functions, secure boot, and flash encryption to ensure device integrity.

Common Applications

• High-speed IoT gateways and smart home hubs.
• Industrial automation requiring 5 GHz Wi-Fi to avoid interference.
• Advanced wireless sensors and telemetry nodes.
• Prototyping Matter-compliant smart devices.