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ESP32-DEVKITC-32E

ESP32-DEVKITC-32E

Espressif Systems
WiFi Development Tools - 802.11 ESP32 General Development Kit, embeds ESP32-WROOM-32E, 4MB flash.
1,176 in stock

Overview

The ESP32-DEVKITC-32E is a compact development board featuring the ESP32-WROOM-32E module with 4MB of flash memory. It provides a full breakout of the dual-core ESP32 SoC, integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart Ready (BLE) connectivity in a 2.4GHz transceiver package. The board is designed for rapid prototyping with a built-in USB interface for programming and power.

Why Choose This Part

This board combines high-performance dual-core processing with integrated RF certification, significantly reducing time-to-market for wireless designs. The standard pin header layout allows for easy insertion into breadboards, while the onboard USB-to-UART bridge simplifies firmware debugging.

Applications

IoT Sensor Nodes
Utilizing Wi-Fi connectivity and integrated ADC/I2C peripherals to collect and transmit sensor data to cloud platforms.
Smart Home Hubs
Acting as a gateway for Bluetooth Low Energy devices while bridging data to a local network via 802.11 b/g/n.
Industrial Monitoring
Deploying remote monitoring solutions that leverage the dual-core processor for simultaneous communication and data processing.
Wireless Audio Streaming
Using the integrated DAC and high-speed Wi-Fi for basic wireless audio receiver or intercom applications.

Key Specifications

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

Getting Started

To begin development, connect the board to a PC via a micro-USB cable and use the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) or the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 core installed. Ensure the appropriate CP210x USB-to-UART bridge drivers are installed to enable serial communication and flashing at high baud rates.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-DEVKITC-32E or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

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ESP32-DEVKITC Family

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

Part Number Utilized IC / Part Stock
ESP32-DEVKITC-32E (this part) WROOM-32 1,176
ESP32-DEVKITC-32UE WROOM-32 505
ESP32-DEVKITC-VE WROVER-32 617
Also available as: ESP32-DevKitC

Also Consider

ESP32-DevKitC-VE Espressif Systems - An alternative version featuring the ESP32-WROVER-E module which includes additional PSRAM for memory-intensive applications.
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