Overview
The ESP32‑C6 DevKitM‑1‑N4 is a ready‑to‑use development board from Espressif Systems built around the ESP32‑C6 series RISC‑V processor. It integrates Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5/LE, and IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread & Zigbee) on a compact board with a USB‑C connector, breakout headers and 4 MB of SPI flash. Ideal for IoT prototypes, smart‑home devices, industrial automation and any embedded application that requires modern multi‑protocol wireless connectivity.

Key Features

• Single‑core 32‑bit RISC‑V CPU up to ~160 MHz


• Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4 GHz) + Bluetooth 5/LE + Thread & Zigbee on the same silicon


• 4 MB SPI flash (ESP32‑C6‑MINI‑1(U) module) and ~512 kB SRAM


• USB‑Type C power and programming interface with built‑in USB‑UART bridge


• Breakout pin headers on both sides – breadboard friendly


• On‑board status LED(s) and optional addressable RGB LED


• Flexible power options: USB 5 V, 5 V header or 3.3 V regulator


• PCB antenna (external antenna option on “U” variants)


• Operating temperature range –40 °C to +85 °C

Specifications

• CPU Architecture: RISC‑V 32‑bit, single core


• Maximum Frequency: ~160 MHz


• Flash Memory: 4 MB SPI flash


• SRAM: ~512 kB (module dependent)


• Wireless Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6 (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5/LE, IEEE 802.15.4 (Thread & Zigbee)


• Dimensions: approx. 53.65 mm × 25.4 mm


• Power Supply: USB‑C 5 V or 3.3 V header (on‑board LDO)


• GPIOs: ~22 configurable pins (breakout on headers)


• Antenna: Integrated PCB antenna (external option on “U” variant)


• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

Typical Applications

• Smart‑home hubs and mesh nodes (Thread/Zigbee)


• Wi‑Fi 6 enabled sensor gateways and data loggers


• Industrial automation controllers and edge devices


• Wearable and battery‑operated IoT prototypes


• Educational kits for learning RISC‑V and multi‑protocol wireless development


• Rapid prototyping of connected devices using Arduino or ESP‑IDF frameworks