ESP8266 Series Module Special
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1. Product Introduction
- Overview
ESP8266 Series
- The ESP8266 series modules are low-power UART-WiFi modules developed by Ai-Thinker Co.,Ltd. based on Espressif's ESP8266EX. They enable rapid prototyping, secondary development, and cloud-connected applications with mobile 3G/4G remote control capabilities.
- Features
- 802.11 b/g/n
- Built-in Tensilica L106 ultra-low-power 32-bit micro MCU, supporting 80 MHz and 160 MHz clock speeds, with RTOS support
- Built-in 10-bit high-precision ADC
- Built-in TCP/IP protocol stack
- Built-in TR switch, balun, LNA, power amplifier, and matching network
- Built-in PLL, voltage regulator, and power management components, with +18 dBm output power in 802.11b mode
- A-MPDU and A-MSDU aggregation, and 0.4 s guard interval
- Wi-Fi @ 2.4 GHz, supporting WPA/WPA2 security modes
- Support for local AT upgrades and cloud OTA upgrades
- Support for STA/AP/STA+AP operating modes
- Support for Smart Config (including Android and iOS devices)
- HSPI, UART, I2C, I2S, IR Remote Control, PWM, GPIO
- Deep sleep standby current: 20 uA, shutdown current: <5 uA
- Wake-up, connection, and data packet transmission within 2 ms
- Standby power consumption: <1.0 mW (DTIM3)
- Operating temperature range: Refer to specific model specifications for details
2. About Modules
| Module Name | Datasheets | PCB Footprint | Schematic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESP-01 | View | Download | - |
| ESP-01D | View | Download | - |
| ESP-01S | View | Download | - |
| ESP-01E | View | Download | - |
| ESP-01F | View | Download | - |
| ESP-01M | View | Download | - |
| ESP-07 | View | Download | - |
| ESP-07S | View | Download | - |
| ESP-12E | View | Download | - |
| ESP-12F | View | Download | - |
| ESP-12S | View | Download | - |
| ESP-12S (2MB 8285 Ver.) | - | Download | - |
| ESP-12L | View | Download | - |
| ESP-13U | View | Download | - |
| ESP-15F | View | Download | - |
| NodeMCU-8266 (1.0)-CP2102 | - | - | View |
| NodeMCU-8266 (1.2)-CH340 | - | - | View |
3. Firmware Related
| Module Model | Firmware ID | Firmware Description | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP8266 Series | ⭐#1471 | AT MQTT Standard FW | V2.2.0 | Download |
| ESP8266 Series | #0040 | Standard Firmware | v1.5.4.1 | Download |
| ESP8266 Series | #1470 | AT MQTT Standard FW | V2.2.0 | Download |
| ESP8266 Series | #1030 | MQTT Standard Firmware | V2.0.0 | Download |
- Application Notes
| Resource Type | Link |
|---|---|
| SSL Encryption User Manual | EN |
| Low Power Solutions | EN |
| Flash R/W Operations Guide | EN |
| FOTA Upgrade Guide | EN |
| Firmware Download Protocol | EN |
| Technical Reference | EN |
| WiFi Channel Selection Guide | EN |
| RTOS SDK Programming Guide | EN |
- Development Tools
SDK Integrated Development Environment (IDE1.5):
- Download: Baidu Netdisk
- Access Code:
shm3 - Update Date: 2020.10.16
- Changelog: Supports ESP8266 NONOS 2.0 & 3.0
Firmware Programming Tool: ESP_DOWNLOAD_TOOL
- Download: Flash Tool
- Update Date: 2021.11.10
- Changelog: Supports ESP32/ESP32-S2/ESP32-C3/ESP8266/ESP8285
Ai-Thinker Serial Debug Assistant
- Download: aithinker_serial_tool_v1.2.3.7z
- Update Date: 2017.2.10
- Changelog: Supports baud rate 74880 (V1.0), English UI (V1.1), fixed 0x0 escape error
TCP/UDP Network Debug Assistant (PC)
- Download: tcpudpdbg.zip
- Update Date: 2017.7.12
TCP/UDP Network Debug Assistant (Android)
- Download: Android Version
- Update Date: 2020.2.23
- Changelog: Bug fixes
Serial Drivers (Windows)
- Download: CH340 & CP2102 Drivers
- Update Date: 2017.4.7
USB-T1 Serial Drivers (Multi-OS)
- Windows/Mac/Linux: serial_driver_windos.7z
- CP2102 Updated Driver: CP2102 Drive
- Update Date: 2018.3.9
Ai-Thinker Combo-AT Debugger
- Download: Combo-AT Debugger
4. Certification Related
- Series Certificates: View