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ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2

Name: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2
Brand: Espressif

Espressif

Higher-pin-count ESP32-S3 module option with more I/O exposed and a larger reference design if you need additional peripherals.

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Overview

The ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2 is a powerful Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE 5.0 module powered by a dual-core 32-bit Xtensa LX7 microprocessor running up to 240 MHz. This specific variant features 8MB of Flash and 2MB of PSRAM, providing ample overhead for complex firmware and data-intensive IoT applications. It includes an integrated PCB trace antenna and exposes a high pin count for interfacing with diverse peripherals including USB and camera sensors.

Why Choose This Part

This module provides a significant memory boost over standard variants with 8MB of Flash and 2MB of PSRAM, which is essential for projects involving larger RTOS builds or frame buffers. The LX7 core includes specialized instructions for AI acceleration, making it more efficient for local data processing than previous ESP32 generations. Its integrated USB 2.0 OTG and USB-to-Serial/JTAG interfaces simplify both hardware design and on-chip debugging.

Applications

Edge AI and Voice Recognition

Utilizes the dual-core LX7 processor with vector instructions to accelerate signal processing and neural network inference locally.

HMI and Graphical Displays

Leverages the 2MB of PSRAM and LCD interface to drive color displays and complex user interfaces without exhausting internal SRAM.

IoT Gateway and Security

Acts as a central hub using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity while maintaining security via internal RTC and cryptographic hardware.

Wireless Video Streaming

The dedicated camera interface and high-speed 802.11n support enable low-resolution video capture and transmission.

Key Specifications

Protocol 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0

Data Rate 150Mbps

Frequency 2.4GHz

Memory Size 8MB Flash, 384kB ROM, 2MB SRAM

Antenna Type PCB Trace

Serial Interfaces ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2S, SPI, PWM, UART, USB

RF Family/Standard WiFi

Utilized IC / Part ESP32-S3

Getting Started

Development is primarily supported through the Espressif IoT Development Framework (ESP-IDF) or the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 core installed. For hardware prototyping, the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 series provides a compatible breadboard-friendly environment. Engineers should utilize the built-in USB Serial/JTAG controller for flashing and debugging without requiring external USB-to-UART bridge ICs.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2 or compatible chips — ready to use for prototyping.

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ESP32-S3-WROOM Family

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

Part Number	Memory	Protocol	Antenna Type	RF Family/Standard	Utilized IC / Part	Sensitivity	Stock
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2 (this part)	8MB	802.11a/b/g/n, Blu..	PCB Trace	WiFi	S3-32	—	6,903
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 (Espressif Systems)	16MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	Antenna Not Includ..	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3R8-32	-103.5dBm	5,856
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4 (Espressif Systems)	4MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	PCB Trace	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3-32	-103.5dBm	4,431
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N4 (Espressif Systems)	4MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	Antenna Not Includ..	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3-32	-103.5dBm	356
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2 (Espressif Systems)	4MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	PCB Trace	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3R2-32	-103.5dBm	566
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 (Espressif Systems)	4MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	PCB Trace	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3-32	-103.5dBm	4,206
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 (Espressif Systems)	8MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	PCB Trace	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3R8-32	-104.5dBm	6,215
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N4R2 (Espressif Systems)	4MB	802.11b/g/n, Bluet..	Antenna Not Includ..	Bluetooth, WiFi	S3R2-32	-103.5dBm	603

Also available as: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16

Also Consider

ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8

Espressif Systems - Select this variant if the application requires significantly more PSRAM (8MB) and double the Flash storage (16MB).

ESP32-WROOM-32E-N8

Espressif Systems - A more cost-effective alternative for simpler IoT tasks that do not require the S3 specific AI instructions or native USB support.