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waveshare ESP32-P4-NANO Development Board Based on Chip
Bottom line: The waveshare ESP32-P4-NANO Development Board Based on Chip is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the single board computers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros
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Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Overview This product is a high-performance development board based on the ESP32-P4 chip with RISC-V dual-core and single-core processors, and features rich Human-Machine Interfaces, including MIPI-CSI (with integrated Image Signal Processor) and MIPI-DSI interface. It supports a comprehensive range of commonly used peripherals including SPI, I2S, I2C, LED PWM, MCPWM, RMT, ADC, UART, and TWAI. Additionally, it offers support for USB OTG 2.0 HS, Ethernet, and SDIO Host 3.0, facilitating high-speed connectivity. The ESP32-P4 chip integrates the Digital Signature Peripheral and a dedicated Key…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored waveshare ESP32-P4-NANO Development Board Based on Chip using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single board computers category. waveshare's single board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for single board computers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- ESP32-P4-NANO development board adopts ESP32-P4 high-performance MCU with RISC-V 32-bit dual-core and single-core processors, onboard ESP32-C6-MINI module to extend 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5/BLE for ESP32-P4, using SDIO interface protocol for communication
- 128 KB HP ROM, 16 KB LP ROM, 768 KB HP L2MEM, 32 KB LP S-R-A-M, 8 KB TCM. 32MB PSRAM in the chip's package, with onboard 16MB Nor Flash
- Powerful image and voice processing capability. Provides image and voice processing interfaces including JPEG Codec, Pixel Processing Accelerator, Image Signal Processor, H264 encoder
- Rich Human-Machine Interfaces including MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, USB 2.0 OTG, Ethernet, SDIO 3.0 TF card slot, microphone, speaker header and RTC battery header, supports SPI, I2S, I2C, LED PWM, MCPWM, RMT, ADC, UART, TWAI commonly used peripherals
- Adtaping 2*2*13 GPIO headers with 28 x programmable GPIOs. Security features Secure Boot, Flash Encryption, cryptographic accelerators, and TRNG. Additionally, hardware access protection mechanisms help to enable Access Permission Management and Privilege Separation
Full Specifications
| UPC | 790885236716 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0FHHCVFXV |
| Brand | waveshare |
| Model Name | ESP32-P4-NANO Dev Board Kit |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | Waveshare |
| Model Number | ESP32-P4-NANO Dev Board Kit |
| Processor Brand | Espressif |
| Processor Count | 3 |
| Compatible Devices | Electronic Devices, Sensors, Actuators, Displays, Peripherals |
| RAM Memory Installed | 0.03 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | PSRAM |
| Connectivity Technology | USB 2.0 OTG, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5/BLE |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 MB |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 0.03 GB |
| Full listing title | ESP32-P4-NANO Development Board Based on ESP32-P4 Chip with RISC-V Dual-core and Single-core Processors, Onboard MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, USB 2.0 OTG, ETH, SDIO 3.0 TF Card Slot, etc. Interfaces |
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ESP32-P4-NANO Development Board Based on ESP32-P4 Chip with RISC-V Dual-core and Single-core Processors, Onboard MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, USB 2.0 OTG, ETH, SDIO 3.0 TF Card Slot, etc. Interfaces is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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