The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W is the newest addition to the Pico 2 series, featuring the cutting-edge Raspberry Pi RP2350A microcontroller. Key enhancements include:
- A faster 150MHz system clock (upgraded from 133MHz)
- Dual Arm Cortex-M33 cores (replacing the previous dual Cortex-M0+)
- Dual RISC-V Hazard3 cores for added flexibility
- Increased RAM capacity of 520KB (up from 264KB)
- 8KB of on-chip OTP storage for secure key storage
- An advanced security architecture built on Arm TrustZone for Cortex-M
- Significantly improved power efficiency
These upgrades make the Pico 2 W a powerful and versatile option for developers and enthusiasts alike.
Discover the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W: A Powerful Wireless Microcontroller Board
The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W is the wireless-enabled evolution of Raspberry Pi's affordable microcontroller lineup, built on the advanced RP2350 chip. This high-performance microcontroller brings notable upgrades, including a faster core clock, doubled on-chip SRAM, expanded flash memory, enhanced Arm and optional RISC-V cores, advanced security features, and improved interfacing capabilities. Despite these enhancements, the Pico 2 W maintains full hardware and software compatibility with previous Raspberry Pi Pico models.
Cutting-Edge Security with RP2350
The RP2350 chip introduces a robust security framework built on Arm TrustZone for Cortex-M, featuring signed boot, SHA-256 acceleration, hardware TRNG, anti-fuse OTP key storage, and glitch detection. Unlike traditional security-through-obscurity methods, Raspberry Pi’s transparent documentation empowers professional developers to integrate the RP2350 and Pico 2 W with confidence in their products.
Unique Dual-Core Architecture
The RP2350 offers a dual-core, dual-architecture system, enabling you to choose between two industry-standard Arm Cortex-M33 cores or two open-hardware Hazard3 RISC-V cores. Programmable in C/C++ or Python and supported by detailed documentation, the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W is an ideal solution for hobbyists and professionals alike.
Prototyping Made Simple
Please note, the Pico 2 W does not include GPIO or debugging pins. To customize your setup, we recommend options like our Male Header Pins, perfect for soldering and attaching to a breadboard for seamless prototyping.
Key Specifications of Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
- Processors: Dual Arm Cortex-M33
- ual Hazard3 RISC-V @ 150MHz
- Memory: 520KB on-chip SRAM
- Wireless Connectivity: 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2
- Compatibility: Fully software- and hardware-compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico 1
- Programming: Drag-and-drop mass storage via USB, C/C++, and MicroPython support
- Security: Arm TrustZone, hardware SHA-256, fault injection mitigations, and more
- I/O and Interfaces:
- 2 × UART, 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C controllers
- 24 PWM channels, 3 ADC channels
- 1 × USB 1.1 controller (host and device support)
- 12 PIO state machines
- Operating Range: -20°C to +85°C, 1.8–5.5V DC input
Elevate your projects with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W’s exceptional performance, advanced features, and extensive developer support. Ready to get started? Shop now and explore accessories to power your next creation!