ESP32 is a system-on-chip designed by Espressif Systems

ESP32 is a system-on-chip designed by Espressif Systems that integrates WiFi and Bluetooth functions. It is widely used in Internet of Things (IoT) applications because of its strong communication capabilities, low power consumption, and rich peripheral interfaces. Here are some key features about the ESP32 WiFi chip:

Dual-core processor: ESP32 contains two processor cores, which are often used to run applications and network protocol stacks simultaneously to improve system performance and response speed.

WiFi function: ESP32 supports 2.4 GHz WiFi, complies with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standard, and can be connected to the network as a WiFi access point or station.

Bluetooth function: ESP32 integrates Bluetooth 4.2 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functions, suitable for communicating with other Bluetooth devices, such as sensors, smartphones, etc.

Low-power features: ESP32 supports multiple low-power modes, making it suitable for battery-powered IoT devices. These include a deep sleep mode that significantly reduces power consumption.

Rich peripheral interfaces: ESP32 provides many general-purpose input and output (GPIO) pins, as well as peripheral interfaces that support multiple communication protocols, such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc., making it easy to interface with various sensors, displays, actuators Wait for the device to connect.

Integrated antennas: Some ESP32 modules integrate WiFi and Bluetooth antennas, simplifying hardware design and layout.

Support OTA upgrade: ESP32 supports firmware upgrade through Over-the-Air (OTA) without physical connection.

Development ecosystem: Espressif provides a development framework based on ESP32, including the official ESP-IDF (ESP32 IoT Development Framework) and the ESP32 Core that supports Arduino. This allows developers to easily start developing ESP32-based applications.

ESP32 is widely used in various IoT projects, including smart homes, industrial automation, sensor networks, embedded systems, etc. Because it's powerful, flexible, and affordable, the ESP32 is one of the go-to chips for developers and manufacturers.