Item specifics
Description
The ESP32-P4-NANO-WIFI6-DB from Waveshare is a high-performance development board built around the Espressif ESP32-P4NRW32X, featuring a dual-core RISC-V high-performance processor at up to 400MHz and a single-core low-power processor at up to 40MHz, with 32MB PSRAM stacked in-package and 16MB onboard Nor Flash. Wireless connectivity is provided by a dedicated ESP32-C5-MINI-1U module via an external antenna, delivering 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE) . The board exposes MIPI-CSI (with integrated ISP) and MIPI-DSI (2-lane) interfaces, and integrates a JPEG Codec, Pixel Processing Accelerator (PPA), and H.264 encoder, targeting HMI, edge computing, and IO expansion. Security features include Secure Boot, Flash Encryption, hardware crypto accelerators, Digital Signature Peripheral, and dedicated Key Management Unit, plus Access Permission Management (APM) and privilege separation.
| Model | ESP32-P4-NANO-WIFI6-DB |
| Main Chip | ESP32-P4NRW32X (RISC-V 32-bit, QFN-104) |
| CPU Architecture | Dual-core RISC-V HP @ 400MHz + Single-core RISC-V LP @ 40MHz |
| On-Chip Memory | 128KB HP ROM, 16KB LP ROM, 768KB HP L2MEM, 32KB LP SRAM, 8KB TCM |
| In-Package Memory | 32MB PSRAM |
| Onboard Storage | 16MB Nor Flash |
| Wireless Module | ESP32-C5-MINI-1U (external FPC antenna) |
| Wireless Protocol | 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Display Interface | MIPI-DSI, 2-lane (supports 5/7/8/10.1-inch DSI screens) |
| Camera Interface | MIPI-CSI, 2-lane (supports OV5647, etc.) |
| Wired Network | 100M Ethernet RJ45 |
| USB | USB 2.0 OTG High-Speed, Type-C |
| Storage Expansion | Micro SD (TF) card slot |
| Audio | Onboard microphone, MX1.25 2P speaker connector (8Ω 2W) |
| PoE | PoE module interface (compatible PoE expansion board) |
| GPIO | 2 × 13 headers, 28 programmable GPIOs |
| Security | Secure Boot, Flash Encryption, hardware crypto accelerators, TRNG, APM |
| Multimedia Acceleration | JPEG Codec, PPA, ISP, H.264 Encoder |
| Dimensions | 52.00 × 45.10 mm |
| Development | ESP-IDF, Arduino IDE |
Typical Applications
High-performance HMI and smart display terminals
Edge computing vision devices and image recognition terminals
Multi-protocol IoT gateways (Wi-Fi 6 + BLE 5 + Ethernet + PoE)
Smart home control panels and building intercom panels
Industrial data acquisition and equipment monitoring terminals
FAQ
Q: What are the main performance differences between ESP32-P4 and ESP32-S3?
A: The ESP32-P4 uses a RISC-V dual-core high-performance architecture (up to 400MHz) and integrates a JPEG codec, PPA, ISP, and H.264 encoder for image processing, HMI, and edge vision. The ESP32-S3 is an Xtensa LX7 dual-core (240MHz) with SIMD and FPU support, offering strong AI inference capability, but lacks the P4's dedicated image and video hardware acceleration units.
Q: What connectivity does the onboard ESP32-C5-MINI-1U wireless module provide?
A: The module provides 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (LE) via an external FPC antenna. The ESP32-C5 chip itself also supports IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread); the exact feature availability depends on Waveshare firmware and ESP-IDF support.
Q: Which displays can connect directly to the MIPI-DSI interface?
A: The MIPI-DSI is a 2-lane interface supporting Waveshare 5-inch, 7-inch, 8-inch, and 10.1-inch DSI touchscreens (e.g., 5-DSI-TOUCH-A, 7-DSI-TOUCH-A). The 10.1-inch DSI touchscreen is included only in Kit D; other kits require a separately prepared compatible display.
Q: How is the PoE module interface used?
A: The board reserves a PoE module interface for a compatible PoE expansion board. With the PoE module, data and power are delivered simultaneously over the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for an additional power adapter—suitable for wall or ceiling installations where power access is difficult.
Q: What development environments are supported?
A: The board supports Espressif's official ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE. Waveshare provides example code, schematics, and a user manual on the official WIKI page.
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