Raspberry Pi Pico

About Raspberry Pi Pico

The Raspberry Pi Pico is a compact, high-performance development board built around the RP2040 microcontroller designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Created to offer exceptional processing power at an affordable price, the Pico is ideal for beginners, hobbyists, and developers working on efficient embedded projects.

Powered by a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor running up to 133 MHz, the Pico delivers smooth performance for a wide range of applications — from DIY electronics and robotics to IoT and automation. With 264 KB of SRAM, 2 MB of onboard flash, extensive GPIO options, and native support for both C/C++ and MicroPython, this board gives you the flexibility to learn, experiment, and build with ease.

A key advantage of the Pico is its castellated design, making it suitable for breadboard prototyping as well as integration into final PCB designs. USB mass-storage drag-and-drop programming keeps the workflow simple and beginner-friendly.

Whether you’re exploring microcontrollers for the first time or developing a production-ready prototype, the Raspberry Pi Pico offers a reliable and cost-effective solution.

Key Features

• RP2040 microcontroller designed by Raspberry Pi
• Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor, up to 133 MHz
• 264 KB SRAM and 2 MB onboard flash
• 26 multifunction GPIO pins
• 2× SPI, 2× I²C, 2× UART, 3× 12-bit ADC, up to 16 PWM channels
• USB 1.1 with device & host support
• Supports C/C++ and MicroPython
• Onboard temperature sensor
• Low-power sleep and dormant modes
• 8× Programmable I/O (PIO) for custom peripheral support
• Drag-and-drop programming via Micro-USB
• Castellated module for easy PCB integration

Specifications

• Item Type:                                              Development Board
• Model:                                                    Raspberry Pi Pico
• Operating Voltage:                            1.8–5.5 V
• Processor:                                              RP2040 Dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+
• Interfaces:                                              2× UART, 2× I²C, 2× SPI, 16× PWM
• RAM:                                                         264 KB
• GPIO Pins:                                           26
• Clock Speed:                                      133 MHz
• Power Input:                                     Micro-USB (5V/2.5A)
• Operating Temperature:              –20°C to 85°C
• Dimensions:                                         51 × 21 × 4 mm
• Shipping Weight:                               0.01 kg
• Shipping Dimensions:                    5 × 2 × 1 cm

Pinouts

Package Includes

• 1× Raspberry Pi Pico Development Board

Documents

pico_datasheet