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Espressif Systems ESP32-C3 Series - User Manual

Espressif Systems ESP32-C3 Series
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ESP32C3 Family
Hardware Design Guidelines
Prerelease version 0.5
Espressif Systems
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www.espressif.com
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Espressif Systems ESP32-C3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEspressif Systems
ModelESP32-C3 Series
CategoryMicrocontrollers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

ESP32-C3 Overview

ESP32-C3 Schematic Design

Power Supply Design

Guidelines for digital and analog power supply circuits, including filtering and decoupling.

Power-on Sequence and Reset

Covers the chip's power-up sequence and system reset implementation using CHIP_EN.

External Flash Memory Interface

Recommendations for connecting external SPI flash, including serial resistor placement.

Clock Source Configuration

Details on using the compulsory 40MHz crystal and optional RTC clock sources.

RF Circuit Design and Matching

Guidelines for RF matching networks, impedance control, and antenna connectivity.

UART Interface Implementation

Recommendations for UART traces, series resistors, and signal integrity.

ADC Input Configuration

Guidance on configuring and using the ADC function with filter capacitors.

Strapping Pin Settings

Information on strapping pins for boot mode selection and default pin states.

GPIO Pin Functionality

Overview of GPIO pin functions, multiplexing capabilities, and configuration.

ESP32-C3 PCB Layout Design

General PCB Layout Principles

Recommends four-layer PCB design and provides guidance for two-layer layouts.

Module Placement Strategy

Minimizing base board impact on antenna performance through module placement.

Power Supply Trace Layout

Routing power traces, capacitor placement, and ground vias for reliable power delivery.

Crystal Layout and Isolation

Best practices for crystal placement, trace routing, and ensuring ground plane isolation.

RF Trace Routing and Shielding

Designing RF traces for impedance, routing, stubs, and effective interference shielding.

Flash Memory SPI Layout

Layout for SPI traces of flash memory, including serial resistors and ground vias.

UART Signal Integrity Layout

Guidelines for UART traces, series resistor placement, and surrounding ground copper.

Troubleshooting PCB Layout Issues

Addresses common layout problems like power supply ripple and RF performance issues.

ESP32-C3 Hardware Development

ESP32-C3-WROOM-1 Module Integration

Guide to using the SMT module, including power, EN pin, and firmware update procedures.

ESP32-C3 Development Boards

Information about Espressif's ESP32-C3 family development boards.

Revision History

Solutions and Resources

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