Seeed XIAO ESP32C5
The XIAO ESP32-C5 is a compact dev board with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, and Zigbee/Thread support for fast, flexible IoT connectivity.
The Seeed XIAO ESP32-C5 is a compact wireless development board that brings dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and multi-protocol connectivity to the XIAO range.
Built on a RISC-V architecture, it supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6, offering faster and more reliable wireless performance compared to previous XIAO modules. Alongside Wi-Fi, it includes Bluetooth 5 (LE) and IEEE 802.15.4 support, enabling Zigbee and Thread connectivity for low-power mesh networking.
This combination of wireless options makes it well suited to modern IoT applications, with support for popular protocols such as Matter, HomeKit, and MQTT. Whether you're building smart home devices or connected sensors, it provides a flexible platform in a very small form factor.
Features
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First Seeed Studio XIAO with 5 GHz Wi‑Fi - Provides dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 for cleaner spectrum access and higher throughput in 5 GHz, while maintaining 2.4 GHz compatibility.
- Comprehensive connectivity - Dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, and IEEE 802.15.4 provide comprehensive IoT protocol coverage, with full support for Matter, HomeKit, and MQTT.
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High‑performance core - Equipped with a 32‑bit RISC‑V single‑core processor running up to 240 MHz, the XIAO ESP32‑C5 integrates 384 KB on‑chip SRAM, 320 KB ROM, 8MB Flash, and 8MB PSRAM. This combination ensures smooth protocol handling, multitasking, and application scalability.
- Enhanced security - Secure boot, flash encryption, and hardware cryptographic accelerators to protect firmware and data integrity.
- Built‑in Battery Interface for Low‑Power Designs - Integrated battery management supporting ultra‑low‑power operation, with deep‑sleep current as low as 15 µA.
Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | XIAO ESP32-C5 |
| Chipset | ESP32-C5HR8 |
| Processor | High-performance 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor, up to 240MHz and a low-power 32-bit RISC-V core at up to 48MHz |
| SRAM | 384KB |
| PSRAM | 8MB |
| Flash | 8MB |
| GPIO Pins | 11x GPIO Pin |
| Analog Pins | 1x Analog Pin + 4x Analog Pad on reverse side |
| I2C | 1x |
| UART | 1x |
| SPI | 1x |
| JTAG | 1x (Pads on reverse side) |
| On Board LEDs | 1x User LED (Green), 1x Charge LED (Battery Charging Indicator) |
| On Board Buttons | 1x Reset Button, 1x Boot Button |
| Connector | 1x UFL Connector |
| Antenna | 2.4GHz FPC (2.9dBi); Optional: 2.4GHz Rod Antenna (2.81dBi) |
| Wireless Connectivity | 2.4 and 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 (LE), Zigbee, Thread (802.15.4) |
| Power Input | Type-C: 5V/DC; Battery: 3.7V |
| Deep Sleep Current | USB Power Supply: 375 µA; Battery Power (BAT): 15 µA |
| Working Temperature | 0°C to 85°C |
| Dimensions | 21 x 17.8mm |
Hardware Overview
Resources
- Wiki
Package Contents
- 1x XIAO ESP32-C5
- 1x FPC Antenna
- 2x Pin Header
Description
The XIAO ESP32-C5 is a compact dev board with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, and Zigbee/Thread support for fast, flexible IoT connectivity.
The Seeed XIAO ESP32-C5 is a compact wireless development board that brings dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and multi-protocol connectivity to the XIAO range.
Built on a RISC-V architecture, it supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 6, offering faster and more reliable wireless performance compared to previous XIAO modules. Alongside Wi-Fi, it includes Bluetooth 5 (LE) and IEEE 802.15.4 support, enabling Zigbee and Thread connectivity for low-power mesh networking.
This combination of wireless options makes it well suited to modern IoT applications, with support for popular protocols such as Matter, HomeKit, and MQTT. Whether you're building smart home devices or connected sensors, it provides a flexible platform in a very small form factor.
Features
-
First Seeed Studio XIAO with 5 GHz Wi‑Fi - Provides dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 for cleaner spectrum access and higher throughput in 5 GHz, while maintaining 2.4 GHz compatibility.
- Comprehensive connectivity - Dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, and IEEE 802.15.4 provide comprehensive IoT protocol coverage, with full support for Matter, HomeKit, and MQTT.
-
High‑performance core - Equipped with a 32‑bit RISC‑V single‑core processor running up to 240 MHz, the XIAO ESP32‑C5 integrates 384 KB on‑chip SRAM, 320 KB ROM, 8MB Flash, and 8MB PSRAM. This combination ensures smooth protocol handling, multitasking, and application scalability.
- Enhanced security - Secure boot, flash encryption, and hardware cryptographic accelerators to protect firmware and data integrity.
- Built‑in Battery Interface for Low‑Power Designs - Integrated battery management supporting ultra‑low‑power operation, with deep‑sleep current as low as 15 µA.
Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | XIAO ESP32-C5 |
| Chipset | ESP32-C5HR8 |
| Processor | High-performance 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor, up to 240MHz and a low-power 32-bit RISC-V core at up to 48MHz |
| SRAM | 384KB |
| PSRAM | 8MB |
| Flash | 8MB |
| GPIO Pins | 11x GPIO Pin |
| Analog Pins | 1x Analog Pin + 4x Analog Pad on reverse side |
| I2C | 1x |
| UART | 1x |
| SPI | 1x |
| JTAG | 1x (Pads on reverse side) |
| On Board LEDs | 1x User LED (Green), 1x Charge LED (Battery Charging Indicator) |
| On Board Buttons | 1x Reset Button, 1x Boot Button |
| Connector | 1x UFL Connector |
| Antenna | 2.4GHz FPC (2.9dBi); Optional: 2.4GHz Rod Antenna (2.81dBi) |
| Wireless Connectivity | 2.4 and 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 (LE), Zigbee, Thread (802.15.4) |
| Power Input | Type-C: 5V/DC; Battery: 3.7V |
| Deep Sleep Current | USB Power Supply: 375 µA; Battery Power (BAT): 15 µA |
| Working Temperature | 0°C to 85°C |
| Dimensions | 21 x 17.8mm |
Hardware Overview
Resources
- Wiki
Package Contents
- 1x XIAO ESP32-C5
- 1x FPC Antenna
- 2x Pin Header
