Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 Development Board Supports Wi-Fi 6, BLE 5.0, Zigbee & Thread
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The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C6 development board is a powerful yet compact solution for modern IoT and smart home projects.
Built on Espressif’s ESP32-C6 MCU, it supports advanced wireless connectivity including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Zigbee, and Thread, making it highly versatile for Matter-compliant applications.
With its thumb-sized footprint and single-sided mount design, the board is ideal for space-constrained projects while still delivering strong performance.
Integrated chip-level encryption ensures secure operation, while seamless compatibility with popular IoT cloud platforms enables developers to bring products to market faster.
This ESP32 development board is a reliable choice for innovators looking to create next-generation connected devices.
| Protocol | Frequency / Band | Network Topology | Typical Data Rate / Throughput | Power Consumption | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 6 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz (depending on chipset) or Wi-Fi 6 variants | Star (via Access Point / Router) | High throughput — suitable for video, audio, large data streams | High (always-on / power-hungry) | Cameras, streaming devices, high-data IoT devices, home automation hubs |
| Zigbee | 2.4 GHz (and region-dependent lower bands in some areas) | Mesh / Star / Tree | ~250 kbps | Low — good for battery or low-power devices | Sensors, smart lights/plugs, simple home automation, battery-powered devices |
| Thread | 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.15.4 basis) | Mesh (self-healing, decentralized) | ~250 kbps (for control/data packets) | Very low — optimized for battery devices and long battery life | Smart home sensors, automation devices, low-power IoT, interoperable ecosystems |
As smart home and IoT ecosystems evolve, protocols like Thread, with low-power, mesh-networking and IP compatibility, are expected to gain traction. Thread’s IPv6-based design enables direct integration with internet and cloud services, making it ideal for seamless device communication and interoperability.
Wi-Fi 6 remains important for data-heavy devices such as cameras, smart displays or edge-AI modules that need high throughput and constant connectivity. As Wi-Fi 6 routers proliferate, IoT devices leveraging Wi-Fi will benefit from higher speeds and better management of multiple connected devices simultaneously.
In many real-world smart home deployments, a combination of protocols will coexist — low-power sensors on Thread or Zigbee mesh, and high-bandwidth devices on Wi-Fi 6. This hybrid approach harnesses the strengths of each protocol and enables a resilient, scalable, and interoperable IoT network.
| Specification | XIAO ESP32C6 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Espressif ESP32-C6 SoC, two 32-bit RISC-V processors (high-performance core up to 160 MHz, low-power core up to 20 MHz) |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE & Mesh), Zigbee, Thread, IEEE 802.15.4 |
| On-chip Memory | 512KB SRAM & 4MB Flash |
| Interface | 1x UART, 1x LP_UART, 1x IIC, 1x LP_IIC, 1x SPI, 11x GPIO (PWM), 7x ADC, 1x SDIO |
| Dimensions | 21 x 17.8 mm |
| Power Input | Type-C: 5V, Battery: 4.2V |
| Operating Voltage | USB: 5V @ 9mA, BAT: 3.8V @ 9mA, Charging battery current: 100mA |
| Power Consumption | Modem-sleep: ~30 mA, Light-sleep: ~2.5 mA, Deep sleep: ~15 μA |
| Working Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
This product comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects only.
The product shows signs of physical damage, mishandling, exposure to water/moisture, fire, natural calamities, unauthorized repairs, improper storage near heat or direct sunlight, or alteration in any way.
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