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ESP32-P4X-Function-EV-Board

ESP32-P4X-Function-EV-Board

Espressif Systems
Development Boards & Kits - Other Processors ESP32-P4X-Function-EV-Board is a multimedia development board based on the ESP32-P4 chip.
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Overview

The ESP32-P4X-Function-EV-Board is a high-performance multimedia development platform featuring the ESP32-P4 RISC-V microcontroller. Unlike previous ESP32 iterations, this board focuses on powerful application processing with dedicated hardware for camera interfaces, display output, and H.264 video encoding.

Why Choose This Part

It provides a significant performance jump over traditional ESP32 chips by utilizing a dual-core RISC-V CPU and a dedicated low-power core. The board includes high-speed MIPI-CSI/DSI connectors and extensive RAM expansion, making it suitable for applications that were previously reserved for more complex Linux-based SBCs.

Applications

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Building interactive touch-screen panels using the MIPI-DSI interface and hardware-accelerated 2D graphics.
Smart IP Cameras
Utilizing the MIPI-CSI interface and integrated H.264 encoder for low-latency video streaming and surveillance.
Edge AI Audio/Video Processing
Deploying machine learning models for voice recognition or simple object detection using the dual-core RISC-V processor.
Multimedia Hubs
Developing central controllers for smart homes that require sophisticated visual feedback and local media playback.

Getting Started

Start development by installing the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) v5.3 or later, which includes specific drivers for the P4 hardware peripherals. Connect via the USB-to-UART bridge for flashing and use the onboard MIPI headers to attach compatible camera and display modules.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-P4X-Function-EV-Board 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
Mouser 57 in stock
Cameras & Camera Modules OV5640 Camera for XIAO ESP32S3 Sense (With Heat Sink) 8/10-bit RGB RAW Output, Auto-Focus
Mouser 90 in stock
Sequent SM-A-006 Daughter Card Kit Sequent Microsystems
Daughter Cards & OEM Boards Arduino Uno, Nano, Teensy, Feather or ESP32 Raspberry Pi Replacement Kit
WiFi Development Tools - 802.11 Adafruit HUZZAH32 – ESP32 Feather Board (pre-soldered)
Mouser 139 in stock
The Arduino Nano ESP32-S3 (ABX00083) is an advanced microcontroller platform featuring the powerful Xtensa® processor co
Digi-Key Mouser 3,289 in stock

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