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ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16R2

ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16R2

MPN: DFR1139
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ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16R2 ESP32 802.11 b/g/n (WiFi/WLAN/Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth® Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DFR1139 is an evaluation board featuring the ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16R2 module, a powerful dual-core Xtensa 32-bit LX6 microcontroller. It provides integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth (Classic and LE) connectivity with an on-board PCB trace antenna. This specific variant is equipped with 16MB of flash and 2MB of PSRAM, making it suitable for memory-intensive IoT applications.

Why Choose This Part

The module offers a high clock frequency of 240MHz and significant memory headroom with 16MB of flash, supporting complex firmware and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. It maintains low power efficiency with a 5uA sleep current, while providing comprehensive peripheral support including hardware SPI, UART, and I2C controllers.

Applications

IoT Edge Gateway
Utilize dual-core processing and 16MB flash to bridge local sensor networks to the cloud via Wi-Fi.
Smart Home Hub
Leverage dual-mode Bluetooth to interface with legacy BT devices and modern BLE sensors simultaneously.
Wireless Audio Streaming
The integrated I2S interface and high clock speed allow for processing and streaming audio over wireless networks.
Industrial Sensor Node
Deploy the 9 ADC channels and 26 GPIOs for data acquisition in environments requiring robust 802.11 b/g/n connectivity.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver; 802.11 b/g/n (Wi-Fi, WiFi, WLAN), Bluetooth Smart Ready 4.x Dual Mode (BLE)
Contents Board(s), Accessories
Frequency 2.4GHz
Antenna Type PCB Trace Antenna(s) On-Board
Utilized IC / Part ESP32-WROOM-32E-N16R2

Getting Started

Developers can use the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 core or the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) for advanced C/C++ development. The board features a micro-USB interface for power and programming via a standard UART bridge, and it is compatible with standard 2.54mm pitch breadboards.

Also Consider

Arduino Nano 33 IoT Arduino - An alternative small-form-factor board that offers Wi-Fi and BLE connectivity within the standard Arduino ecosystem.
ESP32-WROOM-32E-N4 Espressif Systems - A more cost-effective module variant with 4MB flash if 16MB is not required for the application.