The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a compact and affordable wireless microcontroller board powered by the RP2040 dual-core processor. Featuring built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, flexible GPIO, and low power consumption, it is ideal for IoT, robotics, automation, and embedded electronics projects.
Description
The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a powerful and cost-effective microcontroller board based on the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Building upon the success of the original Pico, the Pico W adds integrated 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, making it an excellent platform for Internet of Things (IoT), remote monitoring, smart home devices, and wireless embedded applications.
Powered by the RP2040, the Pico W features a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 133MHz, delivering excellent performance for a wide range of real-time applications. With 264KB of SRAM, 2MB of onboard Flash memory, and 26 multifunction GPIO pins, it provides plenty of resources for both beginners and experienced developers.
The board supports popular programming languages including C/C++, MicroPython, and CircuitPython, making development simple and accessible. Its compact design, low power consumption, and extensive software support make the Pico W suitable for education, prototyping, and commercial embedded products.
Key Features
- Powered by Raspberry Pi RP2040 dual-core microcontroller
- Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 133MHz
- Built-in 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- 264KB on-chip SRAM
- 2MB onboard QSPI Flash memory
- 26 multifunction GPIO pins
- 3 analog inputs with 12-bit ADC
- 16 PWM channels
- Programmable I/O (PIO) for custom interfaces
- USB 1.1 device and host support
- Low power consumption
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico ecosystem
- Supports C/C++, MicroPython, and CircuitPython
Technical Specifications
- Processor: Raspberry Pi RP2040
- CPU: Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ @ up to 133MHz
- Wireless Connectivity: 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Wireless Chipset: Infineon CYW43439
- SRAM: 264KB
- Flash Memory: 2MB QSPI
- GPIO Pins: 26 Multifunction GPIO
- Analog Inputs: 3 × 12-bit ADC
- PWM Channels: 16
- PIO State Machines: 8
- USB: USB 1.1 Device and Host
- Operating Voltage: 1.8V–5.5V Input
- Logic Level: 3.3V
- Dimensions: 51 × 21 mm
- Mounting Holes: 4
Additional Information
- The Pico W offers the same pinout and form factor as the original Raspberry Pi Pico, making it compatible with most Pico expansion boards and accessories.
- Integrated Wi-Fi enables wireless communication without requiring external modules, reducing project complexity and cost.
- The Programmable I/O (PIO) subsystem allows implementation of custom communication protocols and specialized hardware interfaces.
- Supported by a large global developer community with extensive documentation, libraries, and example projects.
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