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ESP32-C3

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00 — Overview

What the ESP32-C3 family does

The ESP32-C3 is an ultra-low-power System on Chip integrating a RISC-V single-core CPU, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5 Low Energy. This family includes the ESP32-C3, ESP32-C3FN4, ESP32-C3FH4, and ESP32-C3FH4AZ variants. It features a 160 MHz processor, 400 KB SRAM, and 384 KB ROM. The chip supports data rates up to 150 Mbps for Wi-Fi and speeds up to 2 Mbps for Bluetooth. It operates on a single supply of 2.7 to 3.6 V. The device is typically used in applications requiring simultaneous Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, such as smart home devices, wearables, and IoT sensors. It includes hardware security features like secure boot and encryption engines.

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01 — Key specifications

ESP32-C3 datasheet parameters

ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
output current (abs max) 1 A ioutput2; Absolute Maximum Ratings Espressif datasheet, p. 43 — Table 4-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
supply voltage range 3 V 3.3 V 3.6 V vdd3p3; Recommended Power Characteristics Espressif datasheet, p. 43 — Table 4-2. Recommended Power Characteristics
operating temperature -40 °C 105 °C Espressif datasheet, p. 11 — Table 1-1. ESP32-C3 Series Comparison
operating frequency 1.75 kHz carrier; Transmitter Characteristics - Bluetooth LE 1 Mbps Espressif datasheet, p. 49 — Table 4-18. Transmitter Characteristics - Bluetooth LE 1 Mbps
output power -24 dBm 0 dBm 20 dBm rf; Transmitter Characteristics - Bluetooth LE 1 Mbps Espressif datasheet, p. 49 — Table 4-18. Transmitter Characteristics - Bluetooth LE 1 Mbps
sensitivity -97 dBm Receiver Characteristics - Bluetooth LE 1 Mbps Espressif datasheet, p. 51 — Table 4-22. Receiver Characteristics - Bluetooth LE 1 Mbps
03 — Alternatives

Closest matches to ESP32-C3

nRF52840 1.3× lower operating temperature, 1.1× lower supply voltage range, similar sensitivity
Si4463 1.4× lower operating temperature, 1.3× higher sensitivity, similar supply voltage range
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 2.6× lower operating temperature, similar sensitivity, similar supply voltage range
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