ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N8R8
Overview
The ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N8R8 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), and 802.15.4 module powered by a single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor running up to 240 MHz. It is Espressif's first SoC to support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, featuring 8MB of integrated Flash and 8MB of PSRAM for demanding IoT applications.
Why Choose This Part
This module provides a significant upgrade to network efficiency through Wi-Fi 6 features like Target Wake Time (TWT) for battery saving and OFDMA for congested environments. The addition of the 5 GHz band reduces interference issues common in standard 2.4 GHz IoT deployments, while the 8MB PSRAM enables complex application logic and buffering.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Developers should use the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) which provides full support for the RISC-V core and the dual-band radio stack. For rapid prototyping, the ESP32-C5-DevKitC-1 development board allows access to the 29 pins and PCB trace antenna performance.
Dev Boards
Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N8R8 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.
ESP32-C5 Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.
| Part Number | Frequency | Modulation | Antenna Type | Tx Power | Interfaces | Temp Range | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N8R8 (this part) | 2.412GHz | CCK, DSSS, OFDM, O.. | PCB Trace | 19.5dBm | ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. | -40degC ~ 85degC (.. | 3,170 |
| ESP32-C5-WROOM-1U-N8R8 | 2.412GHz | CCK, DSSS, OFDM, O.. | Antenna Not Included | 19.5dBm | ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. | -40degC ~ 85degC (.. | 969 |
| ESP32-C5-WROOM-1-N16R8 | 2.4GHz | CCK, DSSS, OFDM | PCB Trace | 20dBm | ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. | -40degC ~ 85degC | — |
Also Consider
Espressif Systems
- Offers dual-core performance and AI acceleration but lacks 5 GHz Wi-Fi and 802.15.4 support.
Espressif Systems
- Provides Wi-Fi 6 and Zigbee/Thread support but is limited to the 2.4 GHz band.
Espressif Systems
- A lower-cost legacy alternative for applications that only require Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth dual-mode.
