ESP32-PICO in ESP32 Family
The ESP32-PICO series from Espressif Systems is a family of System-in-Package (SiP) modules that consolidate the ESP32 dual-core SoC, flash memory, and passive components into a single, compact footprint. By integrating peripheral components like crystal oscillators and decoupling capacitors, the PICO family drastically reduces the external Bill of Materials (BOM) and PCB area. It is engineered for space-constrained IoT applications requiring robust Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity without sacrificing the performance of the Xtensa LX6 architecture.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants.
| Part Number | Memory | Package | Interfaces | Protocol | Frequency | Antenna Type | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-PICO-V3 (Espressif Systems) | 4MB | TFQFN-48 | ADC, I2C, I2S, SDI.. | 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. | 2.412GHz | Antenna Not Includ.. | 7,035 |
| ESP32-PICO-MINI-02-N8R2 (Espressif Systems) | 8MB | Module | I2C, I2S, SPI, UART | 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. | 2.412GHz | PCB Trace | 3,563 |
| ESP32-PICO-KIT-1 (Espressif Systems) | — | — | — | — | 2.4GHz | — | 492 |
Variants within the ESP32-PICO family primarily differ in their internal memory configuration and antenna implementation. For instance, the V3 models utilize the newer ECO V3 silicon with improved security features. Some modules, like the PICO-MINI-02, include additional embedded PSRAM for memory-intensive applications. Packaging also varies between bare SiP chips for surface mounting and fully shielded modules with integrated PCB antennas or I-PEX connectors.
