The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 RP2350A is a next-generation, high-performance microcontroller board that builds upon the original Pico with powerful enhancements. Designed for secure embedded systems and IoT applications, it features a dual-core processor running at 150MHz, 520KB on-chip SRAM, and optional wireless connectivity (available on the Pico 2 W variant with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5.2).
Built with advanced security features such as ARM TrustZone, optional secure boot, and peripheral-level access control, this board is ideal for developing devices where safety and reliability are paramount. The board remains hardware and software compatible with the original Raspberry Pi Pico, making it a drop-in upgrade for existing projects.
Key Features:
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Advanced Security: ARM TrustZone, OTP key storage, secure boot
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Wireless Ready: Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2 for Pico 2 W variant
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Flexible Power Options: Wide input voltage range (1.8–5.5V DC)
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High I/O Flexibility: 12 PIO state machines and 24 PWM channels
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Full Peripheral Suite: SPI, UART, I2C, ADC, USB host/device
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Compact & Solder-Ready: Castellated design for custom boards
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Dual-core 150MHz CPU: Powerful enough for real-time applications
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Easy Programming: Drag-and-drop via USB with MicroPython or C/C++
Specifications:
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Processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-M (up to 150MHz)
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SRAM: 520KB on-chip
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Optional Wireless (Pico 2 W): Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2
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Security:
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ARM TrustZone for Cortex-M
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Secure boot with signature verification
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Key fingerprinting in OTP
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Protected decryption key storage
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Bus and peripheral access control
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Hardware protection against fault injection
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SHA-256 hardware crypto accelerator
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Interfaces:
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2× UART
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2× SPI
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2× I2C
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24× PWM channels
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3× ADC channels
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USB 1.1 with host/device support
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12× Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines
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Power Supply Input: 1.8V – 5.5V DC
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C
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Form Factor: Pico-style with castellated edges for easy soldering
Applications:
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Secure IoT Devices: Smart sensors, industrial controllers, secure communications
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Consumer Electronics: Wearables, smart home controllers, connected devices
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Education & Learning: Ideal for embedded systems, security protocols, and wireless tech
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Robotics & Automation: Real-time motor and sensor control with strong security