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ESP32-DEVKITC-VIE

ESP32-DEVKITC-VIE

Espressif Systems
ESP32-WROVER-IE 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 ESP32-DEVKITC-VIE is an entry-level development board based on the ESP32-WROVER-IE module, featuring dual-mode Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. This specific variant includes an IPEX connector for an external antenna, providing flexibility for applications requiring improved range or enclosed housing. It breaks out the module pins to headers for easy integration with breadboards and external peripheral hardware.

Why Choose This Part

This board combines high memory density with flexible RF options via the IPEX antenna connector. It offers a low-barrier entry to ESP32 development with integrated USB-to-UART bridging and easy power management via Micro-USB.

Applications

Industrial IoT Gateways
Utilizing the external antenna connector to maintain reliable wireless links from within metal enclosures.
Smart Home Hubs
Managing high-throughput Wi-Fi data while simultaneously communicating with low-power Bluetooth sensors.
Sensor Data Aggregators
Leveraging the integrated 4MB flash and 8MB PSRAM of the WROVER module for buffering large datasets before cloud transmission.
Wireless Audio Streaming
Using the dual-core processor to handle A2DP audio decoding and network stack management in parallel.

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-WROVER-IE

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC via Micro-USB and use the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) or the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 core installed. Ensure an appropriate 2.4GHz antenna is connected to the IPEX socket before transmitting to avoid damage to the radio power amplifier. The on-board EN and BOOT buttons allow for manual reset and entering firmware download mode if auto-programming is not triggered.

Dev Boards

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

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Part of ESP32 family » ESP32-DEVKITC

ESP32-DEVKITC Family

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Part Number Utilized IC / Part Stock
ESP32-DEVKITC-VIE (this part) WROVER-32 322
ESP32-DEVKITC-32UE WROOM-32 129
ESP32-DEVKITC-VE WROVER-32 617
ESP32-DEVKITC-32E WROOM-32 3,413
Also available as: ESP32-DevKitC

Also Consider

ESP32-DevKitC-32E Espressif Systems - An alternative if an integrated PCB trace antenna is preferred over an external antenna connector.

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