Overview
The ESP32-D0WD-V3 is a highly integrated 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo SoC featuring the dual-core 32-bit Xtensa LX6 microprocessor. Operating at up to 240 MHz, it includes a dedicated Ultra-Low-Power co-processor and 520 KB of internal SRAM for handling complex wireless networking stacks and user applications.
Why Choose This Part
This V3 revision includes hardware fixes for security vulnerabilities found in earlier silicon and supports larger external flash capacities. It provides a robust wireless subsystem with integrated antenna switches, RF balun, and power management modules, significantly reducing the external BOM count.
Applications
Secure IoT Gateways
Utilizes hardware cryptographic accelerators and secure boot to maintain integrity in connected industrial or home automation hubs.
Battery-Powered Sensors
Leverages the ULP co-processor and multiple sleep modes (down to 1uA in shutdown) to extend life in remote monitoring applications.
Voice and Audio Streaming
The dual-core architecture and high clock speed support audio processing and streaming over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth A2DP.
Getting Started
Engineers should use the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) via VS Code or Eclipse for professional firmware development. For rapid prototyping, the chip is compatible with the Arduino IDE and MicroPython, with hardware evaluation available on the ESP32-DevKitC-V4 development board.
Dev Boards
Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-D0WD-V3 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.
Multiprotocol Development Tools XIAO ESP32C3 3PCS Pack - RISC-V tiny MCU board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth5.0, battery char
Development Boards & Kits - Other Processors Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6
Cameras & Camera Modules OV5640 Camera for XIAO ESP32S3 Sense (With Heat Sink) 8/10-bit RGB RAW Output, Auto-Focus
Daughter Cards & OEM Boards Arduino Uno, Nano, Teensy, Feather or ESP32 Raspberry Pi Replacement Kit
WiFi Development Tools - 802.11 HUZZAH32 - ESP32 Feather Board
Also Consider
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1
Espressif Systems
- Adds AI acceleration instructions and more GPIOs for edge computing applications.
ESP32-WROOM-32E
Espressif Systems
- A fully certified module based on similar silicon that simplifies RF PCB design and regulatory compliance.
nRF52840
nRFNordic Semiconductor
- Higher power efficiency for Bluetooth-only applications, though it lacks integrated Wi-Fi capabilities.