RP2040based

RP2040based refers to electronic development boards and devices that utilize the RP2040 microcontroller chip designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. The RP2040 is a 32‑bit dual‑core ARM Cortex‑M0+ processor that runs at up to 133 MHz and includes 264 kB of embedded SRAM, 2 MB of external QSPI flash, and integrated peripherals such as UART, I²C, SPI, PWM, and USB 100 KiB. It supports 12‑bit ADCs and 12 bit DAC on select pins, providing a flexible low‑power core for a wide range of embedded applications.

The first mainstream RP2040based product was the Raspberry Pi Pico, announced in 2021. The Pico offers a compact footprint, low cost, and a rich GPIO ecosystem for hobbyists, makers, and educational users. Variants such as the Pi Pico W add wireless capability with an RP2040plus BLE and Wi‑Fi radio. Other manufacturers have released RP2040based boards optimized for industrial control, robotics, and IoT, often featuring expanded memory, larger displays, or specialized sensor interfaces.

RP2040based devices appeal to developers who need a versatile, affordable core with a supportive community. The open‑source hardware and software environment provides reference designs and an extensive ecosystem of libraries, particularly for CircuitPython and C/C++ SDKs. Because the RP2040 is a general‑purpose processor, these boards are suitable for prototyping, low‑cost production, and educational kits.

In summary, RP2040based denotes any hardware that incorporates the RP2040 microcontroller, offering a common platform that supports a variety of connectivity options, low‑level peripheral control, and high‑performance multitasking through its dual‑core design.