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ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2

ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2

Espressif Systems
Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0 Transceiver Module 2.4GHz PCB Trace Surface Mount
Active566 in stock

Overview

The ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2 is a high-performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 (LE) module powered by a dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor running at up to 240 MHz. This variant features 4MB of external SPI flash and 2MB of additional pseudo-static RAM (PSRAM) to support memory-intensive applications. It includes specialized instructions for acceleration of artificial intelligence workloads and signal processing, making it a powerful choice for modern IoT deployments.

Why Choose This Part

This module provides a significant performance boost over the original ESP32 series with its LX7 cores and dedicated AI instructions. The inclusion of 2MB of PSRAM addresses the memory limitations often found in standard IoT modules, while the integrated PCB trace antenna and 41-SMD package simplify RF design for rapid hardware integration.

Applications

AI and Machine Learning at the Edge
Leverages hardware acceleration for neural network inference, suitable for wake-word detection and image recognition.
HMI and Touch Interfaces
Utilizes the integrated LCD interface and 14 capacitive touch-sensing channels for sophisticated user interfaces.
Wireless Video Streaming
The 2MB PSRAM and high-speed Wi-Fi throughput enable buffering and transmission of camera data via the dedicated camera interface.
Industrial IoT Gateway
The dual-core architecture allows for simultaneous management of Wi-Fi/BLE stacks and real-time sensor data processing.

Key Specifications

Protocol 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0
Data Rate 150Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Memory Size 4MB Flash, 384kB ROM, 2MB SRAM
Sensitivity -103.5dBm
Antenna Type PCB Trace
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 41-SMD Module
Power - Output 20.5dBm
Voltage - Supply 3V ~ 3.6V
Serial Interfaces ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2S, SPI, PWM, UART, USB
RF Family/Standard Bluetooth, WiFi
Utilized IC / Part ESP32-S3R2
Current - Receiving 95mA ~ 97mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC (TA)
Current - Transmitting 285mA ~ 355mA

Getting Started

Development is primarily supported through the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) or the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 core. Engineers can quickly prototype using the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 development board. The module features a built-in USB Serial/JTAG controller, allowing for debugging and flashing without requiring external USB-to-UART bridge ICs.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

The Arduino Nano ESP32-S3 (ABX00083) is an advanced microcontroller platform featuring the powerful Xtensa® processor co
Digi-Key Mouser 3,289 in stock
The Arduino ABX00092 is an microcontroller board featuring the powerful ESP32-S3 microcontroller with an Xtensa® core pr
Digi-Key 591 in stock
Arduino Nano ESP32 — ESP32-S3 based, WiFi + BLE, USB-C, Arduino Cloud compatible.
ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1U-N8R8 Espressif Systems
The ESP32-S3-DEVKITC-1U-N8R8 from Espressif Systems is an evaluation board designed for wireless communication applicati
Digi-Key Mouser 689 in stock
ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 Espressif Systems
Development board based on the ESP32-S3 family when you need additional AI/ML or USB functionality.
Mouser 1,051 in stock
Part of ESP32 family » ESP32-S3-WROOM

ESP32-S3-WROOM Family

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

Part Number Memory Antenna Type Utilized IC / Part Temp Range Stock
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2 (this part) 4MB PCB Trace S3R2-32 -40degC ~ 85degC (.. 566
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N8R8 8MB Antenna Not Includ.. S3R8-32 -40degC ~ 65degC (.. 6,836
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N8R2 8MB Antenna Not Includ.. S3R2-32 -40degC ~ 85degC (..

Also Consider

ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 Espressif Systems - Provides 8MB of Flash and 8MB of PSRAM for projects requiring even larger memory buffers or firmware storage.
ESP32-C3-WROOM-02-N4 Espressif Systems - A cost-optimized, single-core RISC-V alternative for simpler IoT tasks that do not require the LX7 performance or PSRAM.