Raspberry Pi Pico Board RP2040

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a high-performance, low-power microcontroller board built around the custom-designed RP2040 chip. Designed by Raspberry Pi in the UK, the Pico offers a cost-effective and flexible platform for embedded development, making it ideal for hobbyists, educators, and professionals alike.

Key Features

• RP2040 Microcontroller – Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running up to 133 MHz

• Memory – 264KB SRAM and 2MB onboard QSPI Flash memory

• USB Connectivity – USB 1.1 with both device and host support

• Low-Power Operation – Supports sleep and dormant modes for energy-efficient applications

• Flexible Programming – Drag-and-drop programming via USB mass storage; supports C/C++ and MicroPython with full documentation

• Castellated Edges – Easy integration as a surface-mount module or use with standard 0.1" header pins

• Integrated Peripherals:

  • 26 × multi-function GPIO pins

  • 2 × SPI, 2 × I²C, 2 × UART

  • 3 × 12-bit ADC

  • 16 × PWM channels

  • On-chip accurate timer and temperature sensor

  • 8 × Programmable I/O (PIO) state machines for custom peripheral emulation

Hardware Specifications

• Processor: Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+

• Clock Speed: Up to 133 MHz

• RAM: 264KB

• Flash: 2MB onboard QSPI

• Dimensions: Compact footprint, 0.1" wider than a standard 40-pin DIP package

• Connectivity: Micro-USB port for power, programming, and data

• Mounting Options:

  • Through-hole: 0.1" pin headers

  • Surface-mount: Castellated pads for direct soldering

Software & Community Support
The Pico is fully supported by Raspberry Pi’s official C/C++ SDK and MicroPython SDK, with extensive documentation, tutorials, and a thriving community. Get started quickly at: https://pico.raspberrypi.org/getting-started

Ideal For

• Embedded systems

• IoT projects

• Robotics

• DIY electronics

• Education and STEM learning