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ESP32-C6-MINI-1U-N4

ESP32-C6-MINI-1U-N4

Espressif Systems
Multiprotocol Modules ESP32-C6-MINI-1U is a ESP32-C6 based module, which supports Wi-Fi 6 in 2.4 GHz band. Bluetooth 5, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread. It's small-sized and pin-to-pin compatible with the ESP32-C3-MINI series module. With low power consumption, it is an ideal choic
1,042 in stock
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Overview

The ESP32-C6-MINI-1U-N4 is a compact, highly integrated RISC-V microcontroller module featuring multiprotocol wireless support including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 (LE), Zigbee 3.0, and Thread. It features 4 MB of flash memory and is designed for low-power operation in complex IoT environments. This specific variant includes a U.FL connector for an external antenna, making it suitable for metal enclosures or applications requiring remote antenna placement.

Why Choose This Part

The module is pin-to-pin compatible with the ESP32-C3-MINI series, allowing for easy hardware upgrades to Wi-Fi 6 and Matter capabilities. Its support for the 802.11ax protocol provides better performance in congested RF environments and significantly improved power efficiency through Target Wake Time (TWT).

Applications

Matter-Enabled Smart Home Devices
Utilize the concurrent support for Wi-Fi and Thread to create Matter-compliant bridges and end-devices for seamless ecosystem interoperability.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Leverage Wi-Fi 6 features like TWT for battery-powered sensor nodes that require improved spectral efficiency and lower power consumption.
Zigbee/Thread Gateways
Serve as a central coordinator for low-power mesh networks while maintaining a high-speed uplink to the cloud via Wi-Fi.
Energy Management Systems
Monitor and control power distribution systems where secure, multi-protocol communication is required for grid integration.

Getting Started

Development is primarily supported through the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) or the Arduino ESP32 core. Engineers can use the ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 for initial prototyping, utilizing the standard USB-to-Serial interface for flashing and debugging.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-C6-MINI-1U-N4 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

ESP32-C6-DEVKITC-1-N8 Espressif Systems
The ESP32-C6-DEVKITC-1-N8 from Espressif Systems is a development board designed for RF, RFID, and wireless applications
Digi-Key Mouser 2,015 in stock
ESP32-C6-DEVKITM-1-N4 Espressif Systems
ESP32-C6-MINI-1 ESP32-C Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GHz Evaluation Board
Digi-Key 259 in stock
ESP32-C61-DevKitC-1-N8R2 Espressif Systems
Multiprotocol Development Tools ESP32-C61-DevKitC-1 is an entry-level development board based on ESP32-C61-WROOM-1, a ge
Mouser 99 in stock
ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 Espressif
Official Espressif development kit for ESP32-C6 for direct access to reference examples and pinouts.
Mouser 625 in stock
ESP32-C6 ESP32-C 802.11 b/g/n/ax (WiFi/WLAN/Wi-Fi 6), 802.15.4 (Thread, Zigbee®), Bluetooth® 5.x (BLE) Transceiver 2.4GH
Digi-Key 1,458 in stock
Part of ESP32 family » ESP32-C6

ESP32-C6 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Memory Package Interfaces Type Utilized IC / Part Protocol Stock
ESP32-C6-MINI-1U-N4 (this part) — — — — — — 1,042
ESP32-C6-DEVKITC-1-N8 — — — Transceiver; 802.1.. C6-32 — 2,015
ESP32-C6-MINI-1-N4 4MB SMD-53 GPIO, I2C, I2S, Ir.. — — 802.11ax, Bluetoot.. 2,828
ESP32-C6-MINI-1 (Espressif) 4MB SMD-53 GPIO, I2C, I2S, Ir.. — — 802.11ax, Bluetoot.. 4,299
ESP32-C61-WROOM-1-N8R2 8MB SMD-28 GPIO — C61HR2-32 802.11ax, Bluetoot.. 1,759
ESP32-C61HF4 256k SMD-28 ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. TxRx + MCU — 802.11b/g/n/ax, Bl.. 893
ESP32-C61HR2 256k VFQFN-40 ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. TxRx + MCU — 802.11b/g/n/ax, Bl.. 848
ESP32-C6-MINI-1-H4 4MB SMD-53 GPIO, I2C, I2S, Ir.. — — 802.11ax, Bluetoot.. 6,323
ESP32-C6-MINI-1U 4MB SMD-61 ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. — C6-32 802.11ax, Bluetoot.. 4,397
ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-N8 8MB SMD-28 GPIO, I2C, I2S, PW.. — C6-32 Bluetooth v5.0, Zi.. 4,431
ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-N4 4MB SMD-28 GPIO, I2C, I2S, PW.. — C6-32 Bluetooth v5.0, Zi.. 4,288
Also available as: ESP32-C6-MINI-1U-H4, ESP32-C6-WROOM-1U-N8, ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1, ESP32-C6-WROOM-1U-N4

Also Consider

ESP32-C6-WROOM-1-N8 Espressif Systems - Choose this for designs requiring more GPIO pins and integrated PCB trace antennas instead of the compact MINI form factor.
ESP32-C3-MINI-1-N4 Espressif Systems - A lower-cost alternative for projects that only require Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth LE without Zigbee or Thread support.