The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W is a powerful wireless microcontroller development board based on the RP2350, delivering significantly improved processing performance, more memory, enhanced security, and upgraded interfacing capabilities while maintaining compatibility with the original Raspberry Pi Pico series.
With built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.2, Pico 2 W is ideal for IoT devices, wireless sensors, robotics, automation, smart products, embedded systems, and connected electronics projects.
A unique feature of the RP2350 is its dual-architecture capability, allowing developers to work with either dual Arm Cortex-M33 processors or dual Hazard3 RISC-V processors.
Key Features
- RP2350 high-performance microcontroller
- Dual-core, dual-architecture processor design
- Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V cores
- CPU clock speed up to 150MHz
- 520KB on-chip SRAM
- Built-in 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity
- Advanced hardware security architecture
- Arm TrustZone support
- Hardware SHA-256 accelerator
- 12 PIO state machines
- USB 1.1 host and device support
- Programmable using C/C++ or MicroPython
- Drag-and-drop programming over USB
- Castellated edges for direct integration onto carrier PCBs
- Software and hardware compatibility with the original Raspberry Pi Pico series
Processor & Memory
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Microcontroller: Raspberry Pi RP2350
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CPU Architecture: Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V
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CPU Clock: Up to 150MHz
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SRAM: 520KB on-chip
The RP2350's dual-architecture design allows developers to select between the established Arm Cortex-M33 architecture and the open RISC-V architecture using the Hazard3 cores.
Wireless Connectivity
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Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11n
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Built-in wireless connectivity makes the Pico 2 W particularly suitable for:
- IoT devices
- Wireless sensor networks
- Remote monitoring
- Home automation
- Connected robotics
- Smart control systems
- Wireless data acquisition
Interfaces & Peripherals
- 2 × UART
- 2 × SPI controllers
- 2 × I2C controllers
- 16 × PWM channels
- 3 × ADC channels
- 1 × USB 1.1 controller and PHY
- USB Host and Device Support
- 12 × PIO state machines
The programmable I/O (PIO) system provides flexible hardware interfacing for implementing custom communication protocols and controlling specialized peripherals.
Security Features
RP2350 introduces a comprehensive security architecture designed for both educational and professional embedded applications.
Security capabilities include:
- Arm TrustZone for Cortex-M
- Optional boot signing
- Boot signing enforcement through on-chip mask ROM
- Key fingerprint storage in OTP
- Protected OTP storage for optional boot decryption keys
- Global bus filtering based on security and privilege levels
- Individual security-domain assignment for peripherals, GPIOs, and DMA channels
- Hardware mitigations against fault-injection attacks
- Hardware SHA-256 accelerator
Programming
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W supports:
Programming can be performed using the official open-source C/C++ SDK or MicroPython environment.
The board also supports convenient drag-and-drop programming via USB mass storage, making firmware installation straightforward for both beginners and experienced developers.
Technical Specifications
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Board: Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
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Microcontroller: RP2350
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Processor: Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V
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Maximum CPU Frequency: 150MHz
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SRAM: 520KB
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Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11n
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Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
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UART: 2
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SPI: 2
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I2C: 2
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PWM Channels: 16
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ADC Channels: 3
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PIO State Machines: 12
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USB: USB 1.1 controller and PHY
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USB Modes: Host and Device
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Programming: C/C++ and MicroPython
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C
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Supported Input Voltage: 1.8–5.5V DC
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PCB Integration: Castellated module design
Typical Applications
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Robotics
- STEM education
- Wireless sensors
- Smart home projects
- Industrial monitoring
- Data acquisition
- Motor and servo control
- Embedded systems
- Automation
- Environmental monitoring
- Custom USB devices
- Wireless control systems
- Rapid prototyping
- Professional product development
Long-Term Availability
The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 series is planned to remain in production until at least January 2040, making it suitable for long-term embedded and commercial product designs.
