AI-Thinker ESP-12F ESP8266 Serial WiFi Module
The AI-Thinker ESP-12F is a compact, surface-mount WiFi module based on the ESP8266 SoC, integrating a 32-bit processor, RF front-end, and PCB antenna for embedding IEEE 802.11 b/g/n connectivity into IoT devices. It operates on 3.3V and is programmable via AT commands or as a standalone application processor using the Arduino IDE or ESP-IDF.
Features
- ESP8266 Core: Features a Tensilica L106 32-bit RISC processor running up to 160 MHz with integrated WiFi MAC/BB/RF/PA/LNA for a complete wireless solution.
- Compact SMD Design: Comes in a 22-pin SMD package (24x16x3 mm) with a 3dBi integrated PCB antenna, ideal for space-constrained PCB integration.
- Low Power Operation: Supports multiple sleep modes with deep sleep current as low as 20µA, enabling battery-powered IoT sensor nodes and remote monitors.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Provides UART, GPIO, I2C, PWM, and a 10-bit ADC interface for connecting sensors, actuators, and other external components.
- Network Protocol Stack: Built-in full TCP/IP stack and LWIP support STA, AP, and STA+AP modes, facilitating direct cloud connectivity and local wireless networks.
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The ESP-12F module from AI-Thinker encapsulates the popular ESP8266 WiFi SoC into a production-ready, surface-mount form factor. Its integrated architecture includes a powerful 32-bit microcontroller capable of serving as the primary application processor, eliminating the need for an external host MCU in many designs. The module handles all WiFi physical layer processing, including RF transmission and reception via its onboard PCB antenna, simplifying RF layout challenges for developers.
Power management is a key feature, with configurable sleep patterns that drastically reduce average current consumption, making it suitable for always-on, battery-operated endpoints. The module’s firmware can be developed using the Arduino core, ESP-IDF, or NodeMCU, and supports Over-The-Air (FOTA) updates for remote maintenance. Its UART interface supports baud rates up to 4 Mbps for high-speed communication with a host processor when used in slave mode.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.003 kg |
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| Dimensions | 2.4 × 1.6 × 0.3 cm |
