Raspberry pi pico

Ultra‑Compact 64‑bit Microcontroller: Raspberry Pi Pico

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a cost‑effective, dual‑core ARM Cortex‑M0+ microcontroller featuring the RP2040 chip, clocked up to 48 MHz. With 264 KB of on‑chip SRAM and 2 MB QSPI flash, it delivers ample memory for complex firmware while keeping power consumption under 50 mA in typical operation. Its 26‑pin GPIO header provides 26 programmable I/O lines, including 20 multi‑function pins, 3 Raspberry Pi Cores, and a plethora of peripheral interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, and DShot.

Designed with both hobbyists and professionals in mind, the Pico supports C/C++ development via the official Pico SDK and offers seamless integration with the Micropython ecosystem. The board’s low‑power sleep modes and programmable sleep clocks enable battery‑powered deployments, and its compact 21 × 21 mm form factor makes it ideal for embedded prototypes and IoT gateways alike.

• Processor: RP2040 – dual‑core ARM Cortex‑M0+ @ 48 MHz
• Memory: 264 KB SRAM + 2 MB QSPI flash
• I/Os: 26 GPIO pins (20 multi‑function) + UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, DShot
• Common Use Case: Portable sensors, DIY robotics, low‑power IoT gateways, rapid prototyping