Description
The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a powerful and affordable microcontroller board featuring built-in 2.4GHz WiFi connectivity via the Infineon CYW43439 chip. It is based on the RP2040 dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor, delivering efficient performance for embedded systems, IoT, and DIY electronics projects.
With integrated wireless capability, the Pico W is ideal for building smart devices, remote monitoring systems, and connected applications. Its compact size, low power consumption, and flexible GPIO options make it suitable for both beginners and advanced developers.
Key Features
- Built-in WiFi (2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n) with WPA3 support
- Dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processor (133MHz)
- 256KB SRAM and 2MB Flash memory
- 26 multifunction GPIO pins (up to 30 available)
- 3 × 12-bit ADC inputs
- 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, 2 × UART interfaces
- 16 PWM channels for motor and LED control
- 8 Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines
- Low power modes for energy-efficient operation
- Micro-USB interface for power and programming
- Pre-soldered headers for easy prototyping
- Supports MicroPython and C/C++ SDK
Specification
- Microcontroller: RP2040 (Dual-core Cortex-M0+)
- Clock Speed: Up to 133MHz
- Wireless Chip: Infineon CYW43439
- WiFi Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 (limited support)
- RAM: 256KB SRAM
- Flash Memory: 2MB QSPI Flash
- GPIO Pins: 26 usable (up to 30 available)
- Logic Level: 3.3V
- ADC: 3 × 12-bit (up to 500 ksps)
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Interfaces:
- 2 × UART
- 2 × I2C
- 2 × SPI
- PWM Channels: 16
- PIO State Machines: 8
- USB: Micro-USB 1.1 (host/device)
- Debug Interface: 3-pin SWD
- RTC: Yes (with programmable alarms)
- Pin Pitch: 2.54mm
- Dimensions: 51mm × 21mm × 3.9mm
Application
- IoT and smart home systems
- Wireless sensor networks
- Robotics and automation
- Embedded systems development
- Data logging and monitoring
- Educational and learning projects
- DIY electronics and prototyping
Datasheet: For detailed technical information, refer to the RP2040 Datasheet.