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XIAO ESP32C3

XIAO ESP32C3

MPN: 113991054
Seeed Studio
Multiprotocol Modules Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3
2,965 in stock

Overview

The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 is an ultra-small development board powered by the Espressif ESP32-C3 RISC-V microcontroller. It features 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) connectivity in a compact 17.5mm x 21mm form factor, making it ideal for space-constrained IoT applications.

Why Choose This Part

This board features a high-performance 160MHz RISC-V core and 400KB of RAM for efficient processing of wireless protocols. It includes an integrated USB Type-C interface for power and programming, alongside an on-board battery charging circuit and a U.FL connector for external antenna support.

Applications

Battery-Powered IoT Nodes
Leverages the 44uA deep sleep current and integrated battery charge management for long-lasting wireless sensors.
Wearable Electronics
The tiny footprint and SMD-compatible package allow for integration into compact wearable devices.
Smart Home Sensors
Suitable for Wi-Fi connected light switches, temperature monitors, or security sensors using the 11 available GPIOs.
Bluetooth Gateways
Utilizes Bluetooth 5.0 and mesh support to bridge local BLE sensor networks to the cloud via Wi-Fi.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth 5.x (BLE)
Contents Board(s), Accessories
Frequency 2.4GHz
Antenna Type U.FL Antenna(s) Included
Utilized IC / Part ESP32-C3

Getting Started

Program the board using the Arduino IDE or ESP-IDF framework by selecting the ESP32-C3 board type. Connect via the USB Type-C port for flashing, and utilize the breadboard-friendly 11-pin layout for rapid prototyping or surface-mount it directly onto a carrier board.

Also Consider

Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect Arduino - Choose this if you require a dual-core processor and integrated IMU, though at a larger footprint.
ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 Espressif Systems - The official development kit for the ESP32-C3, offering more exposed pins and a built-in PCB antenna.
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