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The XIAO RP2350 is an innovative development board that combines the power of the Arm Cortex-M33 and the Hazard3 RISC-V cores, offering a versatile platform for developers interested in both traditional and RISC-V architectures. This board is particularly appealing for projects that require low power consumption, advanced processing capabilities, and a compact form factor. Additionally, it features an onboard RGB LED, which can be used for various indications and effects in your projects.
Powerful MCU Board: Equipped with a Raspberry Pi RP2350 chip featuring dual-core, dual-architecture capability, allowing developers to switch between the dual industry-standard Arm Cortex-M33 cores @ 150MHz with FPU, and a pair of open-hardware Hazard3 RISC‑V cores
Enhanced Security Features: Built-in secure boot and encrypted bootloader ensure application security.
Software Support: Compatible with C/C++ and MicroPython, ensuring easy project development and prototyping.
Rich Onboard Resources: Integrates an RGB LED, 2MB Flash, 520kB SRAM, and 19 multifunction GPIOs(Analog, Digital, I²C, UART, SPI, PWM).
Expanded 8 New IOs: Compared to previous XIAO MCUs, the addition of 8 IO pins on the back supports more complex applications.
Efficient Power Design: Ultra-low power consumption of just 27μA in sleep mode, enabling battery power supply. Direct battery voltage measurement via internal IO enhances the battery management system (BMS).
Compact Thumb-Sized Design: Measuring 21 x 17.5mm, adopting Seeed Studio's classic XIAO form factor, ideal for space-conscious applications.
Production-friendly: Surface Mount Device (SMD) design with all components on the front and stamp holes on both sides, facilitating efficient mass production.
Product | XIAO RP2040 | XIAO RP2350 |
Processor | Raspberry Pi RP2040 | Raspberry Pi RP2350 |
Dual Cortex-M0+ @ 133MHz | Dual Cortex-M33 @ 150MHz, FPU | |
RAM | 264kB SRAM | 520kB SRAM |
Flash | 2MB Onboard | 2MB PSRAM |
LEDs | 1 user LED, 1 power LED, two LEDs for serial port downloading, 1 RGB LED | 1 user LED, 1 power LED，1 RGB LED |
Interface | 11 Pins: 4x Analog,11x Digital, 1x I²C, 1x UART, 1x SPI, All PWM | 19 Pins: 3x Analog,19x Digital, 2x I²C, 2x UART, 2x SPI, All PWM |
Button | 1 RESET button, 1 BOOT button | 1 RESET button, 1 BOOT button |
Security | - | OTP, Secure Boot, Arm TrustZone |
Low power | - | 27μA |
Software compatibility | Support Micropython / Arduino / CircuitPython | Support Micropython / C,C++ |
Working Temperature | -20°C-70°C | -20°C-70°C |
Dimensions | 21x17.5 mm | 21x17.5 mm |
Board Size: 21 x 17.5 mm
Thickness: 3.5 mm
Weight: 3 grams
Setup the Development Environment:
Install the latest version of Arduino IDE or PlatformIO.
Add the RP2350 board library to your environment.
Select the correct board and port from the tools menu.
Powering the Board:
Connect the board to your computer using a USB Type-C cable.
The board will be powered, and you can start uploading your code.
Programming:
Write your code in Arduino IDE or PlatformIO.
Utilize the dual-core architecture by assigning tasks to either the Cortex-M33 or the Hazard3 RISC-V core.
Upload the code to the board and observe the results.
Controlling the RGB LED:
Use the dedicated LED pins or predefined functions to control the onboard RGB LED.
Set the LED to different colors to indicate various statuses or effects.
Interfacing with Sensors and Actuators:
Utilize the GPIO pins to connect sensors and actuators.
Use the analog and digital pins for reading sensor data and controlling devices.
