ESP32-P4 400MHz MIPI Development Board - Waveshare 34679

Description

The Waveshare ESP32-P4-Core-DEV-KIT development board is based on the ESP32-P4-Core module integrating an ESP32-P4NRW32X microcontroller. The device features a 32-bit dual-core RISC-V processor running at up to 400MHz and an additional low-power single-core processor operating at up to 40MHz. The ESP32-P4 package integrates 32MB PSRAM, while the core module provides 32MB NOR Flash. The board supports the development of human-machine interfaces, image processing systems, multimedia devices, and embedded controllers.

The ESP32-P4 provides hardware image processing capabilities, including an Image Signal Processor (ISP), Pixel Processing Accelerator (PPA), JPEG codec, and H.264 encoder. The board exposes a 2-lane MIPI-CSI interface for compatible cameras and a 2-lane MIPI-DSI interface for displays. Additional peripherals include SPI, I2S, I2C, UART, ADC, TWAI, RMT, and PWM controllers. These interfaces enable prototyping of HMI panels, image capture devices, and control systems using sensors and external peripherals.

The board provides two USB-C ports for power and programming, including a USB-UART port used for serial debugging. An additional MX1.25 4-pin connector exposes the USB 2.0 OTG High Speed interface. Other onboard components include a WS2812B RGB LED, BOOT and RESET buttons, a power indicator, and GPIO connections designed for two 20-pin headers. The ESP32-P4 supports secure boot, flash encryption, hardware cryptographic acceleration, and a true random number generator.

The offered Waveshare 34679 version is supplied without pre-soldered pin headers. Two separate 20-pin headers are included for optional installation. Waveshare recommends ESP-IDF for software development. The ESP32-P4 does not integrate Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hardware, so wireless connectivity requires an additional compatible device. A camera and display are not included.

Onboard components and connectors

1. ESP32-P4-Core module - integrates the ESP32-P4NRW32X microcontroller, 32MB PSRAM, and 32MB NOR Flash
2. Camera connector - 2-lane MIPI-CSI interface, 22-pin, 0.5mm pitch
3. Display connector - 2-lane MIPI-DSI interface, 22-pin, 0.5mm pitch
4. WS2812B RGB LED - programmable status indicator
5. MX1.25 4-pin connector - USB 2.0 OTG High Speed signal interface
6. RESET button - resets the microcontroller
7. BOOT button - enters firmware download mode when held during power-on or reset
8. USB-C port - power supply and firmware programming
9. USB-C UART port - power supply, programming, and serial debugging
10. Power indicator - LED indicating power supply status

Features

• Microcontroller and memory
  • Module: ESP32-P4-Core
  • Microcontroller: ESP32-P4NRW32X
  • High-performance processor: 32-bit dual-core RISC-V, up to 400MHz
  • Low-power processor: 32-bit single-core RISC-V, up to 40MHz
  • HP ROM: 128KB
  • LP ROM: 16KB
  • HP L2MEM: 768KB
  • LP SRAM: 32KB
  • TCM: 8KB
  • PSRAM: 32MB, integrated in the ESP32-P4 package
  • NOR Flash: 32MB, onboard the ESP32-P4-Core module
• Image processing and multimedia
  • Hardware Image Signal Processor (ISP)
  • Pixel Processing Accelerator (PPA)
  • Hardware JPEG codec
  • Hardware H.264 encoder
  • Camera interface: 2-lane MIPI-CSI
  • Display interface: 2-lane MIPI-DSI
  • MIPI connectors: 22-pin, 0.5mm pitch
• Communication and connectors
  • USB interface: USB 2.0 OTG High Speed
  • USB-C port for power and programming
  • USB-C UART port for power, programming, and debugging
  • MX1.25 4-pin USB OTG 2.0 HS connector
  • Peripherals: SPI, I2S, I2C, UART, ADC, TWAI, RMT
  • Control peripherals: LED PWM, MCPWM
  • GPIO connections for two 20-pin headers
  • Additional GPIO pads on the underside of the board
  • No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
• Controls and security
  • Programmable WS2812B RGB LED
  • BOOT button
  • RESET button
  • Power indicator LED
  • Secure boot and flash encryption
  • Hardware cryptographic accelerators
  • True random number generator (TRNG)
  • Hardware access permission management
• Software
  • Recommended development framework: ESP-IDF
  • Manufacturer documentation, schematics, and examples
• Additional information
  • Version: without pre-soldered pin headers
  • Two 20-pin headers included for optional soldering
  • Manufacturer: Waveshare
  • Model: ESP32-P4-Core-DEV-KIT
  • Manufacturer SKU: 34679

Kit Includes

• ESP32-P4-Core-DEV-KIT development board - 1 pc.
• Black 20-pin header - 2 pcs.