Multiprotocol modules deliver turnkey solution for wireless connectivity

These multiprotocol modules offer a turnkey solution for adding wireless connectivity to applications such as smart homes, industrial automation, health care and consumer electronics.

These multiprotocol modules feature an embedded ESP32-C6 system-on-chip (SoC) powered by a 160MHz 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor, with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth capability, an integrated 40 MHz crystal oscillator and SPI flash up to 8MB.

The ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 supports the OFDMA mechanism for both uplink and downlink communications, while also supporting MU-MIMO for downlink traffic, creating high efficiency and low latency, even in congested wireless environments.

These multiprotocol modules also enable customers to build Matter-compliant Wi-Fi end-point devices and Thread end-point devices, for interoperability in smart-home devices.

The modules also boast 23 general-purpose input and outputs (GPIOs), rich peripherals and on-chip debugging, and are offered with an onboard PCB antenna or with an external antenna connector.

Also available from Mouser, the Espressif Systems ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 is an entry-level development board based on the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module. This development board integrates complete Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee and thread functions.

Most of the I/O pins are broken out to the pin headers on both sides for easy interfacing. Developers can either connect peripherals with jumper wires or mount ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 on a breadboard.

An onboard USB Type-C port is used for supplying power to the board, as well as for communication with the ESP32-C6 chip. The ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 features a USB-to-UART bridge, pin header, status LEDs, and boot and reset buttons for ease of use.