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ESP32-C3

Single-core 32-bit RISC-V @ 160 MHz with WiFi + BLE 5. Espressif's low-cost, low-power answer to the C3 / nRF52 class. Native USB on Super Mini variants.

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Specs

Spec Value
SoC ESP32-C3 (RISC-V single-core, 160 MHz)
Flash 4 MB (typical)
SRAM 400 KB
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth BLE 5 (no classic)
GPIO 22
ADC 12-bit, 6 channels
USB Native (varies by board)

When to pick C3

  • Lowest-cost ESP32 family member
  • BLE 5 + WiFi but no Bluetooth Classic needed
  • RISC-V is a teaching target / open ISA
  • Battery-friendly (single-core, deep-sleep ~5 µA)

Schematic

Open ESP32-C3-DevKitM-1 schematic (PDF)

Last updated: 2026-05-13 · Source on GitHub