Description
The Raspberry Pi Pico W RP2040 Type-C is a high-performance development board powered by the RP2040 microcontroller, designed for professional engineers, educators, and hobbyists alike. It retains full pin compatibility with the original Raspberry Pi Pico while adding a USB Type-C interface and onboard Wi-Fi for modern connectivity. Compact, reliable, and easy to program, the Pico W is ideal for a wide range of IoT, robotics, and embedded system projects.
Key Features
- Pin-compatible with the original Raspberry Pi Pico
- USB Type-C interface for modern connectivity
- Built-in reset button for easy rebooting
- Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor (up to 133 MHz)
- 264 KB SRAM and 4 MB onboard Flash memory
- On-chip DMA controller for efficient data handling
- 27 GPIO pins, including 4 analog-capable pins
- Multiple communication interfaces: 2 × UART, 2 × SPI, 2 × I²C, 16 × PWM channels
- 8 × PIO (Programmable I/O) state machines for custom interfaces
- USB 1.1 controller with host and device support
- Built-in temperature sensor and precise internal clock
- Drag-and-drop programming via USB
- Wi-Fi connectivity (onboard 2.4 GHz wireless interface)
- Flexible power input via USB or external sources (3 V – 5.5 V DC)
- Supported by Raspberry Pi SDK, examples, and extensive documentation
Specification
- Processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ (up to 133 MHz)
- Memory: 264 KB SRAM
- Flash Storage: 4 MB onboard Flash
- GPIO Pins: 27 total (4 analog-capable)
- Interfaces:
- 2 × UART
- 2 × SPI
- 2 × I²C
- 16 × PWM channels
- 1 × USB 1.1 with host/device support
- 8 × PIO state machines
- USB Port: USB Type-C
- Power Supply: 3 V – 5.5 V DC input
- Reset Button: Included
- Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi (Pico W model)
- Dimensions: 21 mm × 51 mm
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C (typical)
Application
- IoT Projects: Smart home devices, remote sensors, and connected systems
- Robotics: Motor control, sensor interfacing, and automation
- Embedded Systems: Industrial control, data acquisition, and monitoring systems
- Education: Ideal for teaching microcontroller programming and embedded development
Datasheet:Â For detailed technical information, refer to the RP2040Â Datasheet.