Description The Waveshare RP2350-USB-C is a compact microcontroller development board based on the Raspberry Pi RP2350A. It gives developers a small USB-C board for RP2350 experiments, embedded control, USB host/device testing, MicroPython learning, C/C++ development, and carrier-board prototyping. This product page covers the two official port variants: Waveshare-34641 with PIO-USB female port and Waveshare-34953 with PIO-USB male port. Both variants share the same RP2350A core platform, 520KB SRAM, onboard 2MB Flash, 15 multifunction GPIO pins, and a compact castellated module layout. The key advantage of the RP2350-USB-C development board is its dual-core, dual-architecture design: developers can work with dual Arm Cortex-M33 cores or dual Hazard3 RISC-V processors, with flexible clocking up to 150MHz according to Waveshare. That makes the Waveshare RP2350 board useful for firmware experiments, USB PIO work, classroom demos, and small production prototypes. Features RP2350A microcontroller: Raspberry Pi RP2350A chip for next-generation Pico-style embedded development. Dual-core and dual-architecture: supports dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V processors, up to 150MHz. Memory for real projects: built-in 520KB SRAM with onboard 2MB NOR Flash. USB Type-C workflow: USB 1.1 device and host support, with drag-and-drop programming over USB mass storage. PIO-USB variant choice: choose the PIO-USB female port version or PIO-USB male port version for the target hardware layout. 15 multifunction GPIO pins: useful for sensors, displays, motor-control prototypes, custom buses, and board-to-board wiring. 12 PIO state machines: supports custom peripheral experiments and timing-sensitive protocol work. Development platform support: official page lists C/C++, MicroPython, and Arduino IDE support. Castellated board design: suitable for breadboard-style tests, compact embedded builds, and SMD carrier-board integration. Specifications OpenELAB SKU Waveshare-34641 / Waveshare-34953 Official Product Name RP2350-USB-C Microcontroller Development Board Microcontroller Raspberry Pi RP2350A Processor Architecture Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V Clock Frequency Up to 150MHz according to Waveshare SRAM 520KB Flash 2MB onboard NOR Flash, W25Q16JVUXIQ shown by Waveshare GPIO 15 multifunction GPIO pins PIO 12 Programmable I/O state machines Main USB USB Type-C for power, programming, USB 1.1 device and host support PIO-USB Options PIO-USB Type-C female port / PIO-USB Type-C male port Software Support C/C++, MicroPython, Arduino IDE according to Waveshare Weight Estimated 10g Applications RP2350A firmware development with C/C++, MicroPython, or Arduino IDE. USB host/device experiments using PIO-USB and USB Type-C hardware. Embedded controller prototypes for sensors, small displays, input devices, or custom interface boards. RISC-V and Arm Cortex-M33 comparison demos in classrooms, labs, and maker projects. SMD carrier-board integration where a compact castellated RP2350 module is easier than a full-size board. Low-cost production tests, firmware training, and repeatable RP2350 development setups. Product List Selected RP2350-USB-C board x1 Variant for Waveshare-34641: PIO-USB female port Variant for Waveshare-34953: PIO-USB male port Other Content Board overview: The official overview identifies the RP2350-USB-C layout, power/programming USB Type-C connector, PIO-USB connector area, GPIO access, reset/boot controls, and compact development-board structure. Dual architecture: The RP2350A platform supports dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V processors. This is the main reason the Waveshare RP2350-USB-C board is useful for architecture comparison and firmware experiments. Development platforms: Waveshare lists C/C++, MicroPython, and Arduino IDE support, making this RP2350 microcontroller board flexible for both low-level firmware and fast prototyping. GPIO reference: The GPIO pinout is important before wiring sensors, displays, switches, motor drivers, or a carrier board. Check pin function and voltage assumptions before powering the project. Onboard components: The component diagram highlights the RP2350A, 2MB Flash, USB Type-C connector, PIO-USB port option, and supporting circuitry used by the board. Mechanical dimensions: Use the outline drawing before placing the board into a compact enclosure or SMD carrier-board footprint. Variant selection: The official variant diagram helps confirm whether the project needs the PIO-USB female port version or the PIO-USB male port version. Resources Official Waveshare RP2350-USB-C Wiki Raspberry Pi microcontroller documentation FAQ What is the difference between Waveshare-34641 and Waveshare-34953? Waveshare-34641 is the PIO-USB female port version. Waveshare-34953 is the PIO-USB male port version. Which microcontroller does the Waveshare RP2350-USB-C use? It uses the Raspberry Pi RP2350A microcontroller. Does the board support MicroPython? Yes. Waveshare lists C/C++, MicroPython, and Arduino IDE support for the RP2350-USB-C board. How much memory does it have? The official feature list states 520KB SRAM and onboard 2MB Flash. Is this board suitable for USB experiments? Yes. It supports USB 1.1 device and host use, plus the PIO-USB port variant selected for the project.
