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ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8

ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8

Espressif Systems
The underlying radio module used on the dev board if you need a module-only option for integration.
6,215 in stock

Overview

The ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 is a powerful Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (LE) module built around the Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor. It features 8MB of Flash and 8MB of octal SPI PSRAM, making it specifically optimized for AI acceleration and high-performance IoT applications that require significant memory overhead.

Why Choose This Part

This module provides a high-speed 240MHz dual-core CPU with hardware-accelerated FPU and AI instructions, offering a significant performance boost over the original ESP32. It integrates a PCB trace antenna and internal co-existence mechanisms for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, simplifying RF design while maintaining high sensitivity of -104.5dBm.

Applications

Edge AI and Machine Learning
Utilizes the built-in AI vector instructions and 8MB PSRAM for local voice recognition, image classification, and sensor data processing.
Smart Home Hubs
Serves as a central gateway using 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Mesh to coordinate various smart home devices.
HMI and Display Controllers
Leverages the LCD and Camera interfaces along with high-speed PSRAM to drive complex user interfaces and video streaming.
Industrial IoT Gateways
Connects legacy equipment via UART, I2C, and SPI while providing secure wireless data transmission to the cloud.

Key Specifications

Protocol 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v5.0
Data Rate 150Mbps
Frequency 2.4GHz
Memory Size 8MB Flash, 384kB ROM, 8MB SRAM
Sensitivity -104.5dBm
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-S3R8
Current - Receiving 97mA ~ 100mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 65degC (TA)
Current - Transmitting 273mA ~ 330mA

Getting Started

Developers can use the ESP-IDF framework or the Arduino IDE with the ESP32-S3 board support package. For hardware evaluation, the ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 series is the primary development platform for this module, providing access to the USB Serial/JTAG and USB OTG interfaces.

Dev Boards

Development boards and breakout modules featuring the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 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
Arduino Nano ESP32 — ESP32-S3 based, WiFi + BLE, USB-C, Arduino Cloud compatible.
ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1-N8R8 Espressif Systems
The ESP32-S3-DEVKITC-1-N8R8 from Espressif Systems is a development board designed for RF, RFID, and wireless applicatio
Digi-Key Mouser 475 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
ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1-N32R16V Espressif Systems
Multiprotocol Development Tools The ESP32-S3-DevKitC-1 is an entry-level development board equipped with ESP32-S3-WROOM-
Mouser 477 in stock

ESP32-S3-WROOM Family

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

Part Number Memory Protocol Sensitivity Antenna Type RF Family/Standard Utilized IC / Part Stock
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8 (this part) 8MB 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. -104.5dBm PCB Trace Bluetooth, WiFi S3R8-32 6,215
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4 4MB 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. -103.5dBm PCB Trace Bluetooth, WiFi S3-32 4,969
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N4 4MB 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. -103.5dBm Antenna Not Includ.. Bluetooth, WiFi S3-32 356
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 16MB 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. -103.5dBm Antenna Not Includ.. Bluetooth, WiFi S3R8-32 5,856
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 4MB 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. -103.5dBm PCB Trace Bluetooth, WiFi S3-32 4,206
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R2 (Espressif) 8MB 802.11a/b/g/n, Blu.. PCB Trace WiFi S3-32 6,903
Also available as: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N4R2, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16, ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N4R2

Also Consider

ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8 Espressif Systems - Provides 16MB of Flash instead of 8MB for applications with very large firmware or local data logging requirements.
ESP32-WROOM-32E Espressif Systems - A more cost-effective dual-core option for projects that do not require AI vector instructions or high-capacity PSRAM.
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