ESP32-C61 in ESP32 Family
The ESP32-C61 is a cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE) microcontroller family from Espressif Systems, based on the RISC-V architecture. Designed as an evolutionary step beyond the ESP32-C3, it integrates advanced wireless protocols including Matter support to enhance interoperability in smart home ecosystems. It is primarily utilized for secure, low-power IoT applications requiring robust 2.4 GHz connectivity, improved network efficiency in dense environments, and hardware-accelerated security features for edge computing and industrial monitoring.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Variants within the ESP32-C61 sub-family primarily differ in memory configurations and packaging. For instance, the ESP32-C61-WROOM-1-N8R2 features 8 MB of quad SPI flash and 2 MB of pseudo-static RAM (PSRAM) to support more complex firmware. Development kits like the DevKitC-1 provide integrated USB-to-serial bridges and headers for rapid prototyping, while individual modules vary by antenna type and operating temperature range for specific industrial requirements.
