ESP8266: NodeMCU, Pinout, Diagram, Datasheet

Brecken Erickson
3 min readApr 12, 2022

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ESP8266 Description

In the Internet of Things business, Espressif’s ESP8266 presents a highly integrated Wi-Fi SoC solution to meet consumers’ constant expectations for efficient power utilization, compact design, and reliable performance. The ESP8266 can operate as a standalone application or as a slave to a host MCU due to its complete and self-contained Wi-Fi networking capabilities. When the application is hosted by the ESP8266EX, it starts up right away from the flash.

ESP8266 Features

• 802.11 b/g/n support

• 802.11 n support (2.4 GHz), up to 72.2 Mbps

• Defragmentation

• 2 x virtual Wi-Fi interface

• Automatic beacon monitoring (hardware TSF)

• Support Infrastructure BSS Station mode/SoftAP mode/Promiscuous mode

ESP8266 Pinout

ESP8266 CAD Model

Symbol

Footprint

3D Model

ESP8266 Functional Block Diagram

Specifications

Package / Case: 32-VFQFN Exposed Pad

Min Operating Temperature: -40°C

Max Operating Temperature: 125°C

Packaging: Tape & Reel (TR)

Part Status: Active

Data Rate (Max): 54Mbps

Sensitivity: -91dBm

ESP8266 Applications

• Home appliances

• Home automation

• Smart plugs and lights

• Industrial wireless control

• Baby monitors

• IP cameras

• Sensor networks

• Wearable electronics

• Wi-Fi location-aware devices

• Security ID tags

• Wi-Fi position system beacons

ESP8266 Package Information

ESP8266 Manufacturer

Espressif Systems is the world leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) companies. We have an excellent innovation team composed of chip design experts, software/firmware developers, and marketers to provide customers with professional and high-quality services. We focus on providing excellent IoT devices and software platforms in the industry. In addition, we help customers design their own solutions. Other partners in the IoT ecosystem have also established close contacts with us. We are very passionate about creating the most advanced chipsets. At the same time, our partners can also provide excellent products. Espressif’s products have been widely used in the tablet, OTT box, camera, and IoT markets.

Frequently Asked Questions In ESP8266

What is ESP8266?

In the Internet of Things business, Espressif’s ESP8266 presents a highly integrated Wi-Fi SoC solution to meet consumers’ constant expectations for efficient power utilization, compact design, and reliable performance. The ESP8266 can operate as a standalone application or as a slave to a host MCU due to its complete and self-contained Wi-Fi networking capabilities. When the application is hosted by the ESP8266EX, it starts up right away from the flash.

What is ESP8266 used for?

The ESP8266 WiFi Module is a self-contained SOC with an inbuilt TCP/IP protocol stack that can provide access to your WiFi network to any microcontroller.

Can ESP8266 replace Arduino?

Yes, it can be done in many circumstances.

What is inside ESP8266?

A 32-bit Tensilica processor, standard digital peripheral interfaces, antenna switches, RF balun, power amplifier, low noise receive amplifier, filters, and power management modules are all included in the ESP8266.

Datasheet

https://pdf.easybom.com/r/datasheets/espressifsystems-esp8266ex-datasheets-4399.pdf

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