Espressif Systems

Espressif Systems is a global leader in wireless SoC technology, creating the popular ESP32 and ESP8266 series of WiFi and Bluetooth chips, modules, and development boards for IoT applications.

Series List(15)

Series	Category	# Parts	Status

ESP-WROOM	RF and Wireless	13	Active
ESP32	Programmers, Emulators, and Debuggers	99	Active
ESP32-C3	RF and Wireless	4	Active
ESP32-C6	RF, RFID, Wireless Evaluation Boards	7	Active
ESP32-H2	Development Boards, Kits, Programmers	3	Active
ESP32-S2	RF Evaluation and Development Kits, Boards	38	Active
ESP32-S3	Sensor Evaluation Boards	35	Active
ESP8266	RF and Wireless	4	Active
ESP8285	RF and Wireless	3	Active
ESP8684	RF Transceiver Modules and Modems	3	Active

Series	Category	# Parts	Status	Description

Standalone parts(145)

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Part	Category	Description
Espressif Systems ESP THREAD BR-ZIGBEE GW	Development Boards Kits Programmers	ESP THREAD BORDER ROUTER/ZIGBEE
Espressif Systems ESP-BAT8	Development Boards Kits Programmers	RF TESTING BOARD FOR ESP8266 MOD
Espressif Systems ESP-FACTORYTB2	Development Boards Kits Programmers	PRODUCTION TESTING BOARD WITH TW
Espressif Systems ESP-LAUNCHER	Development Boards Kits Programmers	EVAL BOARD FOR ESP8266EX
Espressif Systems ESP-MESH-LITE	Development Boards Kits Programmers	WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK
Espressif Systems ESP-MODULE-PROG-1	Development Boards Kits Programmers	ESP-MODULE-PROG-1(R) IS AN ESPRE
Espressif Systems ESP-MODULE-PROG-1R	Development Boards Kits Programmers	FLASHING MAINBOARDS
Espressif Systems ESP-PROG-2	Development Boards Kits Programmers	ESP-PROG-2 IS A DEVELOPMENT AND
Espressif Systems ESP32-C3	RF and Wireless	RF TXRX MOD BLUETOOTH WIFISMD
Espressif Systems ESP32-C3-AWS-EXPRESSLINK-DEVKIT	Development Boards Kits Programmers	THE ESP32-C3-AWS-EXPRESSLINK-DEV

Part	Spec A	Spec B	Spec C	Spec D	Description

Espressif Systems is a multinational fabless semiconductor company and global leader in wireless communication technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Zigbee. The company is renowned for creating the groundbreaking ESP8266 and ESP32 series that revolutionized IoT development.

Espressif's ESP32 family features low-cost, energy-efficient microcontrollers integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities with processing options including dual-core Xtensa LX6/LX7 and RISC-V architectures. These chips operate reliably in industrial environments from -40C to +125C, making them ideal for demanding applications.

ESP32 and ESP8266 WiFi/Bluetooth SoCs
Pre-certified wireless modules for rapid integration
Development boards and evaluation kits
Support for Thread, Zigbee, and Matter protocols
Industrial-grade chips for automation and smart devices

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ESP32 and ESP8266?: ESP32 is the successor to ESP8266, adding Bluetooth connectivity, dual-core processing, more GPIO pins, and improved performance while maintaining WiFi capabilities and low power consumption.
What wireless protocols do Espressif chips support?: Espressif chips support WiFi, Bluetooth (Classic and BLE), Thread, Zigbee, and Matter protocols, with newer chips like ESP32-S31 adding WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 support.
What are Espressif chips used for?: Espressif chips power IoT devices, smart home products, voice-controlled speakers, industrial automation systems, wearables, and connected consumer appliances requiring wireless connectivity.
What processor architectures does ESP32 use?: ESP32 variants use Tensilica Xtensa LX6 (dual or single core), Xtensa LX7 dual-core, or RISC-V processors depending on the specific chip variant.
Where can I buy Espressif modules?: Espressif modules and development boards are available on Zenode, DigiKey, Mouser, and through authorized distributors, as well as popular maker platforms like Adafruit and SparkFun.