Espressif · ESP32
ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1
Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.3 and an 802.15.4 radio for Thread, Zigbee and Matter — the go-to board for modern smart-home devices.
Wi-Fi 6BLEThread/Zigbee3.3 V logicBreadboard
Typical price
$10
Ad space · top
Specifications
| Maker | Espressif |
|---|---|
| Chip | ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 |
| CPU | RISC-V single-core + LP core |
| Clock speed | 160 MHz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 (LE) |
| Zigbee / Thread radio | Yes (802.15.4) |
| GPIO pins | 22 usable |
| ADC | 7 channels, 12-bit |
| DAC | None |
| Flash | 8 MB |
| RAM | 512 KB |
| Logic level | 3.3 V |
| Power input | 5V USB-C |
| Deep sleep (typ.) | ~7 µA |
| Active current (typ.) | ~70 mA |
| Form factor | Breadboard |
| USB | 2× USB-C |
| Programming | Arduino, MicroPython, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO |
| Released | 2022 |
Typical values. Sleep current is approximate; whole-board numbers are higher than the bare chip's datasheet figure.
Pros
- Zigbee, Thread and Matter-capable radio
- Wi-Fi 6 with target wake time for lower power
- Low-power RISC-V co-processor
Cons
- Single main core
- Newer chip: fewer libraries and tutorials
- Thread/Zigbee stacks are ESP-IDF-first
Best use cases
- 01Matter / Thread smart-home devices
- 02Zigbee end devices and routers
- 03Low-power Wi-Fi 6 sensors
- 04Hubs and gateways
Ad space · inline