ESP32-C6-DevKitC-1-N4 WiFi 6 BLE Zigbee Thread RISC-V Development Board

Product Description

The ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1-N4 is a versatile RISC-V-based development board designed for modern IoT, wireless communication, smart home, automation, robotics, and embedded system projects.

Powered by the ESP32-C6 platform, the board combines 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth Low Energy, Zigbee 3.0, and Thread connectivity in a single development platform. Its combination of wireless protocols makes it suitable for connected devices, wireless sensor networks, smart home applications, Matter-related projects, and low-power IoT solutions.

The ESP32-C6 architecture includes a high-performance 32-bit RISC-V processor operating at up to 160 MHz together with a low-power RISC-V processor that can operate at up to 20 MHz. This architecture provides flexibility for both high-performance processing and low-power embedded applications.

The board provides a wide range of programmable GPIO and peripheral interfaces including SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PWM, RMT, SDIO, and ADC, allowing it to connect with sensors, displays, motors, relays, communication modules, storage devices, and other electronic components.

With support for Arduino IDE and Espressif’s ESP-IDF development framework, the ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1-N4 is suitable for beginners, students, developers, engineers, and advanced IoT prototyping.

Features

• ESP32-C6 RISC-V-based development board
• High-performance 32-bit RISC-V processor up to 160 MHz
• Low-power RISC-V processor up to 20 MHz
• 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Bluetooth Low Energy
• Zigbee 3.0 support
• Thread support through IEEE 802.15.4
• Support for modern Matter-oriented applications
• 512 KB high-performance SRAM
• 16 KB low-power SRAM
• 320 KB ROM
• Multiple programmable GPIO pins
• 12-bit SAR ADC
• SPI interface
• UART interface
• I2C interface
• I2S interface
• PWM support
• RMT peripheral
• SDIO interface
• USB Serial/JTAG support
• Arduino IDE compatible
• ESP-IDF compatible
• Suitable for low-power wireless applications
• Ideal for IoT, smart home, robotics, and automation projects

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product Type	ESP32-C6 Development Board
Model	ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1-N4
Main SoC	ESP32-C6
Processor Architecture	32-bit RISC-V
High-Performance CPU	Up to 160 MHz
Low-Power CPU	Up to 20 MHz
Wi-Fi	2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Low Energy
Zigbee	Zigbee 3.0
Thread	Thread over IEEE 802.15.4
ROM	320 KB
HP SRAM	512 KB
LP SRAM	16 KB
Flash	4 MB for N4 variant*
ADC	12-bit SAR ADC
Interfaces	SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PWM, RMT, SDIO
USB	USB Serial/JTAG
GPIO	Multiple programmable GPIOs
Development Support	Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF
Application	IoT, Smart Home, Matter, Automation, Robotics

*The N4 designation indicates a 4 MB flash variant. Flash capacity can vary among ESP32-C6 module/board variants. Espressif documents several ESP32-C6 module configurations.

Design and Construction

The ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1-N4 is designed as an easy-to-use development platform with the microcontroller, wireless functionality, power circuitry, and external interfaces arranged on a compact development board.

The GPIO pins are exposed through the board headers, allowing users to connect external sensors, actuators, displays, motors, relays, and other electronic modules.

Its integrated USB interface provides a convenient connection for firmware development, programming, debugging, and serial communication.

The board is particularly useful for developing wireless products and prototypes where multiple communication technologies are required in the same system.

Working Principle

The ESP32-C6 acts as the primary processing and wireless communication controller for the project. Firmware can be developed using ESP-IDF or supported Arduino development environments and uploaded to the board through the USB interface.

The processor communicates with external sensors and devices through its GPIO and peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM, and other supported interfaces.

For wireless applications, the ESP32-C6 provides 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, and IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity. The IEEE 802.15.4 radio enables applications based on Zigbee and Thread protocols.

This combination makes the board useful for smart home networks, wireless sensor nodes, automation controllers, connected devices, and other IoT applications.

Applications

• IoT development
• Smart home systems
• Matter-related projects
• Wi-Fi 6 IoT devices
• Zigbee applications
• Thread-based applications
• Wireless sensor nodes
• Home automation
• Industrial automation
• Robotics projects
• Battery-powered sensor systems
• Wireless monitoring systems
• Smart lighting
• Environmental monitoring
• Remote control systems
• Embedded systems
• RISC-V development
• Educational electronics
• Communication experiments
• Custom IoT prototypes
• Automation controllers
• Connected appliances

Package Includes

• 1 × ESP32-C6 DevKitC-1-N4 Development Board

Product Disclaimer

Product images are shown for illustrative and representational purposes only. The actual board may vary slightly in PCB colour, component placement, connector design, antenna configuration, labeling, or other visual details depending on the manufacturing batch.

USB cable, sensors, displays, antennas, breadboards, jumper wires, and other accessories shown in product images are not included unless specifically mentioned in the package contents.

Technical specifications, memory capacity, antenna configuration, and available interfaces may vary depending on the exact ESP32-C6 board or module revision. Please verify the exact hardware version before using the product in a final or critical application.

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