ESP32-S3 WROOM N16R8 Development Board – 16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM WiFi & Bluetooth 5 LE USB Type-C IoT Board
The ESP32-S3 WROOM N16R8 Development Board is a powerful and versatile development platform based on the Espressif ESP32-S3 microcontroller. With 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM, this board provides ample memory for advanced IoT, embedded, AI, graphics, audio, and wireless applications.
The ESP32-S3 features a dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor running at up to 240MHz, along with integrated 2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth 5 Low Energy (BLE) connectivity. The additional PSRAM makes it particularly suitable for memory-intensive applications such as image processing, web interfaces, LVGL displays, audio applications, camera projects, and edge-AI solutions.
The development board provides a convenient USB Type-C interface for programming, power, and serial communication. With support for ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, and MicroPython, it is an excellent choice for both beginners and professional embedded developers.
Key Features
- Based on ESP32-S3-WROOM
- 16MB Flash memory
- 8MB PSRAM
- Dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor
- CPU frequency up to 240MHz
- Built-in 2.4GHz WiFi
- Bluetooth 5 LE
- USB Type-C interface
- Multiple programmable GPIO pins
- Supports UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, ADC and PWM
- USB communication and programming support
- Suitable for AI and edge-computing applications
- Compatible with ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE
- Excellent for advanced IoT and embedded applications
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Microcontroller | ESP32-S3 |
| Module | ESP32-S3-WROOM |
| Variant | N16R8 |
| Processor | Dual-Core Xtensa LX7 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 240 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 16MB |
| PSRAM | 8MB |
| WiFi | 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 LE |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Logic Voltage | 3.3V |
| Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, ADC, PWM, USB |
| Development Platforms | ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, MicroPython |
| Application | IoT, AI, Robotics, Automation & Embedded Systems |
Specifications and available GPIO functions may vary depending on the exact development-board revision.
Package Includes
- 1 × ESP32-S3 WROOM N16R8 Development Board
Recommended Applications
- IoT development
- Smart home automation
- Wireless sensor networks
- AI and Edge AI applications
- Computer vision projects
- Camera-based IoT systems
- LVGL and graphical display projects
- Audio and voice applications
- Robotics and automation
- Industrial IoT
- Web server projects
- MQTT-based applications
- Bluetooth-enabled devices
- WiFi-enabled controllers
- Data logging systems
- Custom embedded product development
Why Choose ESP32-S3 WROOM N16R8?
The N16R8 memory configuration makes this board especially suitable for applications that require more RAM and storage than standard ESP32 development boards. The combination of 16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM provides additional capacity for large firmware, graphical interfaces, networking applications, multimedia, and AI workloads.
Its built-in WiFi and Bluetooth 5 LE, powerful dual-core processor, USB Type-C connectivity, and extensive peripheral support make it an excellent platform for rapid prototyping as well as advanced embedded product development.