Multiprotocol Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules offer a turnkey solution

Mouser now stocks the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 multiprotocol modules from Espressif Systems. These multiprotocol modules deliver a turnkey solution for adding wireless connectivity to applications such as smart homes, industrial automation, health care and consumer electronics.

The modules provide an embedded ESP32-C6 SoC powered by a 160MHz 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor, with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth capability, an integrated 40MHz crystal oscillator and SPI flash up to 8MB. The modules support the OFDMA mechanism for uplink and downlink communications while supporting MU-MIMO for downlink traffic, producing high efficiency and low latency, even in congested wireless environments. These multiprotocol modules also allow customers to build Matter-compliant Wi-Fi end-point devices and Thread end-point devices for interoperability in smart-home devices. The modules also offer 23 GPIOs, rich peripherals and on-chip debugging and are provided with an onboard PCB antenna or an external antenna connector.

Also available is the Espressif Systems ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 entry-level development board based on the ESP32-C6-WROOM-1 module. This development board incorporates complete Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee and thread functions. Most I/O pins are broken out to the pin headers on both sides for straightforward interfacing. Developers can connect peripherals with jumper wires or mount ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1 on a breadboard. An onboard USB Type-C port is used for supplying power to the board, as well as for communication with the ESP32-C6 chip. The kit features a USB-to-UART bridge, pin header, status LEDs, and boot and reset buttons for ease of use.