RP2040
RP2040
RP2040 is a microcontroller chip developed by Raspberry Pi Ltd. It was announced on 21 January 2021, following the introduction of the Raspberry Pi Pico. Priced at just US$1, RP2040 features dual ARM Cortex-M0+ cores running at 133MHz and is capable of running various programming languages including assembly, C, C++, Swift, and more. It also supports TensorFlow Lite and has garnered interest from manufacturers like Adafruit, Pimoroni, Arduino, and SparkFun who are in advanced stages of product design based on the RP2040.
The RP2040 chip is built on a 40nm silicon in a compact 7x7mm QFN-56 SMD package by TSMC. It is compatible with a range of sizes and connectors offered by different manufacturers, as well as various products and modules incorporating the RP2040 chip. With datasheets and resources readily available, the RP2040 has sparked discussions in the tech community, with mentions from Apple, Rust, Adafruit, Microsoft, and Hackaday.
For those interested in exploring the capabilities of the RP2040, it can be integrated into devices like Thumby (Game Console), ESP32, STM32, and Raspberry Pi. The chip’s versatility in supporting different programming languages and its affordable price point make it a popular choice for hobbyists, makers, and developers looking to create innovative projects and products.