ESP-IDF v6.0 framework adds support for ESP32-C5 and ESP32-C61, preview for ESP32-H21 and ESP32-H4

Espressif Systems released the ESP-IDF v6.0 framework a few days ago with stable support for ESP32-C5 and ESP32-C61 SoCs, as well as preview support for ESP32-H21 and ESP32-H4 low-power wireless microcontrollers. The framework also implements a new ESP-IDF Installation Manager (EIM) to make the ESP-IDF installation easier, relies on the low-footprint Picolibc C library, adds security and tooling updates, as well as a few Wi-Fi enhancements, and the ability to update the bootloader over the air. Here are some of the ESP-IDF v6.0 highlights: ESP-IDF Installation Manager - Unified cross-platform tool to simplify the setup process for ESP-IDF and compatible IDEs. It's available as a graphical interface or a CLI for automation and CI/CD pipelines. You can check the installation instructions for your OS. Picolibc replaces Newlib for a smaller memory footprint and better performance on resource-constrained devices. Check the Newlib vs Picolibc comparison for details. Contrary to some of
u-blox JODY-W6 – NXP IW623/AW693 tri-band Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 LE audio modules

u-blox has expanded its JODY family of modules with the NXP IW623/AW693-based JODY-W6 series that adds tri-band Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 (including LE Audio) in a single package. There are seven product variants across five main series models, mainly based on NXP's IW623 chipset for professional use and the AW692/AW693 for automotive use. The modules are optimized for the parallel operation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and target high-throughput, low-latency, and secure connectivity use cases such as industrial automation, healthcare systems, smart buildings, network infrastructure, and in-vehicle infotainment and telematics systems. It has a 15.6 × 19.8 mm LGA form factor, and it's designed for easy migration within the JODY family. u-blox JODY-W6 specifications Wireless SoC NXP IW623 (Professional grade – JODY-W672, JODY-W673 ) NXP AW692 / AW693 (Automotive grade 2 – JODY-W682, JODY-W683, JODY-W663 ) Connectivity Wi-Fi Standards – Wi-Fi 6E IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Frequencies – 2.4 GHz (1-13), 5
8-inch ESP32-P4 touch display offers WiFi 6, BLE, 802.15.4 connectivity, optional 4G LTE and LoRaWAN

Seeed Studio's reTerminal D1001 is an 8-inch capacitive touch display powered by an ESP32-P4 RISC-V microcontroller and equipped with an ESP32-C6 wireless module, a camera, a dual-microphone array, and a speaker. The reTerminal D1001 is a fully enclosed solution designed for HMI applications such as control panels, vision-enabled IoT terminals, video intercoms, and smart dashboards. One highlight compared to other ESP32-P4 displays is optional support for 4G LTE cellular connectivity using an mPCIe module and SIM card slot, as well as LoRaWAN using a Stamp module. reTerminal D1001 specifications: SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-P4NRW32 CPU Dual-core 32-bit RISC-V HP (High-performance) CPU @ up to 400 MHz with AI instructions extension and single-precision FPU Single-RISC-V LP (Low-power) MCU core @ up to 40 MHz Memory 768 KB HP L2MEM (for dual-core CPU), 32 KB LP SRAM, 8 KB TCM (for LP MCU core) 32MB PSRAM Storage – 128 KB HP ROM, 16
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ADLINK DLAP-701 – An NVIDIA Jetson T5000/T4000 Edge AI platform for humanoid robots and vision sensing systems

ADLINK has just launched the DLAP-701 Series, a NVIDIA Jetson T5000/T4000-based compact edge AI platform designed for humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and vision sensing systems (VSS). It supports up to 128GB LPDDR5X memory and features various I/O options, including dual Gigabit Ethernet, a QSFP port supporting 4×25GbE LAN, multiple USB 3.2 ports, and HDMI output, along with M.2 slots for Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and NVMe storage, as well as an mPCIe slot. It also integrates CAN-FD interfaces for robotics and vehicle control and TPM 2.0 security. With an operating voltage range of 9-36V DC and an industrial temperature range of -20°C to 60°C, it is designed for demanding edge environments. ADLINK DLAP-701 specifications Supported system-on-module – NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 or Jetson Thor T4000 Memory – Up to 128GB (T5000 variant), 64 GB (T4000 variant) 256-bit LPDDR5X (273 GB/s bandwidth) Storage 128GB SSD for the OS (most probably ADLINK's ASD+ industrial
Rabbit-Labs Flipper Zero ESP32-C5 multi-board features CC1101, GPS, and dual-band Wi-Fi 6

Designed by Rabbit-Labs EU, the Flipper Zero ESP32-C5 multi-board is an expansion board for the Flipper Zero built around the ESP32-C5 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) microcontroller. The board also features a TI CC1101 sub-GHz transceiver, a GPS module, an SD card slot, and a USB-C port for power and programming. Last month, we wrote about the ESP32 Marauder 5G Apex 5 module, another ESP32-C5-based add-on for the Flipper Zero that comes with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, two sub-GHz radios, an NRF24 radio, and a built-in GPS module, which makes it quite bulky, to say the least. Compared to that, Rabbit Labs' multi-board can be considered a stripped-down, simpler alternative, with a more compact design and straightforward setup. ESP32-C5 multi-board specifications: Main module – ESP32-C5-WROOM-1U SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-C5 CPU Single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor @ up to 240 MHz Low-power RISC-V core @ 40 MHz acting as the
M5Stamp C6LoRa tiny (18×15×2.3 mm) SMD module pairs ESP32-C6 with SX1262 LoRa chip

The M5Stamp C6LoRa is a compact LoRa SMD module that combines the ESP32-C6 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, and 802.15.4 microcontroller with the SX1262 LoRa transceiver for both high-speed and long-distance communication. The module targets applications such as smart agriculture, remote meter reading, industrial monitoring, and outdoor long-range wireless control systems. The module measures 18 × 15 × 2.3 mm, making it suitable for space-constrained systems and compact embedded designs. M5Stack has also added an SGM13005L4 low-noise amplifier (LNA) to improve reception performance, along with a PI4IOE5V6408 I/O expander that manages the LoRa control signals without using too many of the ESP32-C6’s GPIO pins. M5Stamp C6LoRa specifications: SoC – Espressif Systems ESP32-C6 CPU Single-core 32-bit RISC-V clocked up to 160 MHz Low-power RISC-V core @ up to 20 MHz Memory/Storage – 512KB SRAM, 320KB ROM Wireless - WiFi 6, BLE 5.3, 802.15.4 (See wireless section) Storage – 16 MB external NOR flash