The Raspberry Pi Pico W is a highperformance microcontroller board that adds WiFi and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity to the original Pico platform . Built around the RP2040 chip, it offers a cost-effective solution for IoT applications at just $6 .
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor | RP2040 DualCore Arm CortexM0+ |
| Clock Speed | Up to 133MHz |
| SRAM | 264KB |
| Flash | 2MB QSPI |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPIO Pins | 26 multifunction (3x ADC-capable) |
| Interfaces | 2x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C, 16x PWM channels |
| ADC | 12-bit (3 channels) |
| USB | 1x USB 1.1 (host/device) |
| PIO State Machines | 8 for custom peripherals |
Wireless Connectivity 2.4GHz 802.11n WiFi with WPA3 and Bluetooth 5.2 support
DragandDrop Programming - USB mass storage for easy firmware upload
Flexible Power Operates from 1.8V to 5.5V with lowpower sleep modes
Programmable I/O (PIO) - 8 state machines for custom peripheral emulation
Rich Ecosystem - Supports MicroPython, C/C++, and Arduino IDE
√ Compatible with existing Pico accessories
√ Supports Arduino IDE via Earle Philhower core
√ Available with presoldered headers (Pico WH variant)
The board features a Micro USBB port for power and programming . The Infineon CYW43439 chip provides wireless connectivity, with WiFi 4 support and Bluetooth 5.2 (currently supported) . For low-power projects, the board includes sleep and dormant modes .
Multiple programming environments are supported:
Upload via USB Simple dragand-drop programming
Wide Community - Extensive tutorials and library support
√ Supports both wired and wireless programming
√ Compatible with standard Raspberry Pi accessories
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