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Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread and Matter Support
The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 is a compact wireless microcontroller board based on the Espressif ESP32-C6 SoC for smart-home, IoT, wearable, and connected embedded applications. It combines a high-performance 32-bit RISC-V processor running at up to 160 MHz with a low-power RISC-V processor running at up to 20 MHz. With 512 KB SRAM and 4 MB Flash, the board provides practical memory resources for wireless sensing, automation, control, and Matter-enabled device development.
Wireless connectivity includes 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy, and IEEE 802.15.4 support for Zigbee and Thread. This makes the XIAO ESP32-C6 well suited to interoperable Matter smart-home devices and multi-protocol IoT projects. Its compact 21 x 17.8 mm XIAO form factor, single-sided component layout, onboard antenna, external U.FL antenna interface, lithium-battery charging support, and deep-sleep current as low as 15 uA make it suitable for space- and power-constrained embedded designs.
Key Features
- Espressif ESP32-C6 SoC: Provides modern wireless connectivity and RISC-V processing for IoT and smart-device applications.
- Dual RISC-V Processors: Includes a high-performance 32-bit RISC-V processor running at up to 160 MHz and a low-power processor up to 20 MHz.
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6: Supports IEEE 802.11ax wireless networking for connected embedded applications.
- Bluetooth Low Energy: Provides BLE connectivity for provisioning, sensing, device control, and wireless communication.
- IEEE 802.15.4 Radio: Enables Zigbee and Thread protocol support for low-power mesh-network applications.
- Matter Support: Suitable for developing Matter-compliant smart-home products using Wi-Fi and Thread connectivity.
- 512 KB SRAM: Provides working memory for embedded applications, networking stacks, and device-control logic.
- 4 MB Flash: Offers onboard storage for firmware and application code.
- On-Chip Security: Supports secure boot, encryption, and hardware-based security functions for connected-device development.
- Onboard Antenna: Integrated antenna simplifies compact wireless product development.
- External U.FL Antenna Interface: Allows connection of a compatible external antenna when installation or RF requirements demand it.
- Up to 80 m Wireless Range: Onboard antenna is specified for BLE/Wi-Fi communication up to approximately 80 m under suitable conditions.
- 15 uA Deep-Sleep Current: Supports low-power battery-operated and intermittently active IoT applications.
- Lithium-Battery Charging Support: Integrated battery-management capability simplifies portable and wearable product development.
- 11 GPIO Pins: Provides configurable digital I/O with PWM capability for sensors, actuators, LEDs, and control interfaces.
- 7 ADC Inputs: Supports analogue-sensor and voltage-measurement applications.
- Multiple Serial Interfaces: Includes UART, low-power UART, I2C, low-power I2C, SPI, and SDIO capabilities.
- USB Type-C Power: Supports convenient 5 V USB power and development connectivity.
- Compact XIAO Form Factor: Measures only 21 x 17.8 mm for wearables, compact IoT nodes, and space-constrained embedded systems.
- Wide Operating Temperature: Supports operation from -40°C to +85°C for demanding embedded environments.
Applications
- Matter smart-home devices
- Thread-based IoT nodes
- Zigbee sensors and controllers
- Wi-Fi 6 embedded devices
- Bluetooth Low Energy products
- Home-automation systems
- Smart lighting
- Environmental sensing
- Battery-powered IoT nodes
- Wearable electronics
- Wireless sensor networks
- Smart switches and controls
- Home Assistant projects
- Cloud-connected IoT devices
- Portable monitoring devices
- Embedded automation
- Educational wireless projects
Hardware Overview
Onboard
PinOut
Package Includes:
- Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C6x1
- 7 Pin header x1
