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ESP8266

Wi-Fi SoC

The ESP8266 is a wi-fi soc from Espressif Systems. View the full ESP8266 datasheet below including key specifications.

Official ESP8266 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Espressif Systems

ESP8266 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ADC10-bit SAR ADC, 0V to 1.0V input range
CPUTensilica L106 32-bit RISC, up to 160 MHz
TX Power+20 dBm (11b), +17 dBm (11g), +14 dBm (11n)
GPIO Count17
Max Data Rate72.2 Mbps (802.11n)
External FlashSPI flash up to 16 MB (Standard/Dual/Quad SPI)
RX Sensitivity-91 dBm (11b 11 Mbps), -75 dBm (11g 54 Mbps), -72 dBm (11n MCS7)
Supply Voltage2.5V to 3.6V
Wi-Fi Standard802.11 b/g/n (HT20), 2.4 GHz
Crystal Frequency24 MHz to 52 MHz
Power-Off Current0.5 µA
Deep-Sleep Current20 µA
Package Dimensions5 mm x 5 mm
Light-Sleep Current0.9 mA
Modem-Sleep Current15 mA
RX Current (802.11n)56 mA
Operating Temperature-40°C to 125°C
Communication InterfacesUART x2, SPI, HSPI, SDIO v1.1/v2.0 (slave), I2C (software), I2S, PWM x4, IR remote
Average Operating Current80 mA
Digital/IO Supply (VDDPST)1.8V to 3.6V
TX Current (802.11b 11 Mbps, +17 DBm)170 mA

ESP8266 Overview

Part: ESP8266EX — Espressif Systems Type: Highly Integrated Wi-Fi SoC Description: A highly integrated Wi-Fi SoC solution with low power, compact design, and high stability, featuring a Tensilica L106 32-bit RISC processor, supporting 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and offering various peripheral interfaces.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.5 V ~ 3.6 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 °C ~ 125 °C
  • CPU clock speed: up to 160 MHz
  • External crystal frequency: 24 MHz to 52 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 3.6 V

Key Specs:

  • Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11 b/g/n (HT20)
  • Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz (2400 MHz ~ 2483.5 MHz)
  • Transmit Power (802.11b): +20 dBm
  • Receive Sensitivity (802.11b, 11 Mbps): -91 dBm
  • Average Operating Current: 80 mA
  • Deep-sleep Current: 20 μA
  • Available SRAM (Station mode, connected to AP): up to 50 kB (Heap + Data area)
  • External Flash Support: up to 16 MB (Standard SPI, Dual SPI, Quad SPI)

Features:

  • Integrated antenna switch, RF balun, power amplifier, low noise amplifier, filter, and power management module.
  • Integrated Tensilica L106 32-bit RISC processor with on-chip SRAM.
  • Supports 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) with speeds up to 72.2 Mbps.
  • Two virtual Wi-Fi interfaces.
  • Supports Infrastructure BSS Station mode, SoftAP mode, and promiscuous mode.
  • Advanced low-power management: Active, Modem-sleep, Light-sleep, Deep-sleep modes.
  • Supports WPA/WPA2 security with WEP/TKIP/AES encryption.
  • Firmware upgrade via UART Download/OTA.

Applications:

  • Home appliances
  • Home automation
  • Smart plugs, smart lights
  • Industrial wireless control
  • Baby monitors
  • IP cameras
  • Sensor networks
  • Wearable electronics
  • Wireless location-aware devices
  • Security ID tags
  • Wireless positioning system beacons

Package:

  • 5 mm x 5 mm

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
ESP8266-RTOS-SDK/ENEspressif Systems—
ESP8266EXEspressif Systems32-VFQFN Exposed Pad

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