ESP32-C5 MINI N16R8 Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Development Board – 16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM

The ESP32-C5 MINI N16R8 is a compact and powerful IoT development board based on the ESP32-C5 RISC-V single-core microcontroller. It combines dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with Bluetooth LE and Bluetooth Mesh, making it suitable for advanced wireless IoT applications.

With a maximum CPU frequency of 240MHz, 16MB Quad SPI Flash, and 8MB Quad SPI PSRAM, the board provides sufficient processing power and memory for demanding IoT projects, smart gateways, wireless sensors, smart home controllers, and multi-protocol bridge applications.

Its compact 36.5mm × 33mm MINI form factor makes it convenient for rapid prototyping as well as product development and solution validation.

Key Features

1. ESP32-C5 RISC-V Processor
   Built-in 32-bit RISC-V single-core processor with a maximum clock frequency of 240MHz.

2. Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6
   Supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi with IEEE 802.11ax compatibility.

3. High-Speed Wireless Connectivity
   Supports up to 150Mbps data rates with 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth.

4. Large Memory Capacity
   Equipped with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM for larger applications and data-intensive IoT projects.

5. Bluetooth LE 6.0
   Supports Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Mesh 1.1 for modern wireless applications.

6. High-Power RF Mode
   Supports up to 20dBm transmit power for improved wireless performance.

7. Compact MINI Design
   Measuring only 36.5mm × 33mm, making it suitable for compact IoT devices and embedded projects.

8. Wide Operating Temperature
   Designed for stable operation from -40°C to +85°C, suitable for industrial and outdoor IoT applications.

Technical Specifications

Wi-Fi Specifications

• Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation
• IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 support
• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth support
• Data rates up to 150Mbps
• Wireless Multimedia (WMM)
• TX/RX A-MPDU
• TX/RX A-MSDU
• Immediate Block ACK
• 1T1R wireless configuration
• 2.4GHz frequency range: 2412–2484MHz
• 5GHz frequency range: 5160–5885MHz

Application Areas

The ESP32-C5 MINI N16R8 can be used for:

• Smart home gateways
• Smart home control centers
• Wireless sensors
• IoT nodes
• Multi-protocol bridge devices
• Wi-Fi 6 IoT products
• Industrial IoT applications
• Outdoor IoT devices
• Wireless controllers
• IoT product prototyping
• Embedded wireless systems

Package Contents

• 1 × ESP32-C5 MINI N16R8 Development Board
• 2 × Pin Header