Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 — this little beast is the first XIAO board rocking legit 5 GHz Wi‑Fi. If you’re into IoT, this is the milestone you’ve been waiting for. The ESP32C5 brings that New York hustle energy straight into your projects. Powered by RISC‑V, the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 packs both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, plus IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee, Thread). Translation? You’re covered for Matter, HomeKit, MQTT — all the modern IoT protocols you’d expect in 2026. With this combo, your wireless game is smoother, faster, and way more reliable. Features of Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 First XIAO with 5 GHz Wi‑Fi — finally, dual‑band Wi‑Fi 6 on a tiny board. Clean spectrum, higher throughput, and still backwards‑friendly with 2.4 GHz. Comprehensive connectivity — ESP32C5 delivers Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5 LE, and IEEE 802.15.4. That means Matter, HomeKit, MQTT — all ready to roll. High‑performance core — a 32‑bit RISC‑V single‑core CPU running up to 240 MHz. With 384 KB SRAM, 320 KB ROM, 8 MB Flash, and 8 MB PSRAM, the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 handles multitasking like a pro. Enhanced security — secure boot, flash encryption, and hardware crypto accelerators keep your firmware and data locked down tight. Battery‑friendly design — built‑in battery interface with ultra‑low‑power management. Deep sleep current drops to just 15 µA, perfect for portable IoT builds. Note: The XIAO SoM User Manual open‑sources all hardware and software materials of the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5. It’s your blueprint for scaling from prototype to production. Check the full datasheet here. Specification of Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 Product XIAO ESP32-C5 Chipest ESP32-C5HR8 Processor High-performance 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor, up to 240MHz and a low-power 32-bit RISC-V core at up to 48MHz (according to Datasheet, up to 20MHz p.69 of Technical Reference Manual v0.2) SRAM 384KB RSRAM 8MB Flash 8MB Interface 11x GPIO Pin 1x Analog Pin + 4x Analog Pad on the reverse side 1x I2C 1x UART 1x SPI 1 x JATG (Pads on the reverse side) On Board 1x User LED (Green) 1x Charge LED (Battery Charging Indicator) 1x Reset Button 1x Boot Button 1x UFL Connector Antenna 2.4GHz FPC (2.9dBi) (same as used on XIAO ESP32-C3) Optional: 2.4GHz Rod Antenna (2.81dBi) Wireless Connectivity 2.4 and 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5 (LE) Zigbee Thread (802.15.4) Power Input Type-C: 5V/DC Battery: 3.7V Deep Sleep (Low Power Firmware) USB Power Supply: 375 µA Battery Power (BAT): 15 µA Working Temperature 0°C ~85°C Dimensions 21 x 17.8mm Hardware Overview of Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 Application of Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C5 Smart Sensor Node — collect and transmit environmental or industrial data with dual‑band Wi‑Fi and BLE. IoT Gateway — bridge multiple protocols (Wi‑Fi, Zigbee, Thread) to connect edge devices with the cloud. BLE Tracker — build low‑power Bluetooth 5 LE trackers for assets, wearables, or location services. Wi‑Fi Button — create portable, battery‑powered triggers for smart home or automation tasks. Secure Edge Device — leverage hardware encryption and secure boot for sensitive IoT deployments. Home Automation Device — integrate with Matter, HomeKit, or MQTT to control lights, locks, and sensors. Recommended Articles A Deep Dive into Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32 S3, C6, and C5 Certification HSCODE 8543709990 USHSCODE 8517180050 UPC EUHSCODE 8543709099 COO CHINA Part List XIAO ESP32-C5 x1 FPC Antenna x1 Pin Header x2 Certificates and Compliance Documents Available certification and compliance documents for this product can be reviewed as PDF files below. CE Document Declaration of Conformity Document FCC Document RoHS Document
