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Espressif ESP32­-S3 Series - User Manual

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CONFIDENTIAL
ESP32S3 Series
Hardware Design Guidelines
Introduction
Hardware design guidelines give advice on how to integrate ESP32-S3 into other products.
ESP32-S3 is a series of high-performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
®
5 (LE) SoCs.
These guidelines will help to ensure optimal performance of your product with respect to tech-
nical accuracy and conformity to Espressif’s standards.
Version 1.0
Espressif Systems
Copyright © 2021
www.espressif.com
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Espressif ESP32­-S3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Clock Speedup to 240 MHz
SRAM512 KB
PSRAMup to 8 MB
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 5, Bluetooth LE
GPIOup to 45
PWMup to 16 channels
Operating Voltage3.0V to 3.6V
DMAYes
Flash Memoryup to 16 MB
ADC2 × 12-bit SAR ADC, up to 20 channels
DAC2 x 8-bit DAC
SPI4 × SPI
UART3 × UART
Temperature Range-40°C to 85°C
SecuritySecure boot, flash encryption
Timers4 × 64-bit general-purpose timers, 1 × watchdog timer
I2S2 × I2S
USBUSB OTG
CPUXtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7 microprocessor

Summary

Overview

Schematic Checklist

Power Supply

Details digital and analog power supply pin configurations and recommendations for ESP32-S3.

Power-on Sequence and System Reset

Explains ESP32-S3 chip activation and reset mechanisms, including timing parameters and pin configurations.

Flash and SRAM

Covers SiP and external flash/PSRAM configurations, including pin mapping and layout advice for ESP32-S3.

Clock Source

Details external crystal and optional RTC clock source requirements, schematics, and accuracy for ESP32-S3.

RF

Describes RF trace routing, matching networks, and impedance considerations for optimal ESP32-S3 performance.

UART

Provides guidance on series resistor placement for U0TXD to suppress harmonics on ESP32-S3.

ADC

Recommends adding a filter capacitor for ADC function, specifically for ESP32-S3 ADC1.

Strapping Pins

Explains the function and configuration of ESP32-S3 strapping pins for boot mode and JTAG selection.

USB

Details ESP32-S3 USB peripheral usage, trace routing, and component placement for D+/D- lines.

Touch Sensor

Covers ESP32-S3 touch sensor capabilities, design considerations, electrode patterns, and waterproof features.

PCB Layout Design

General Principles of PCB Layout

Outlines recommendations for four-layer and two-layer PCB designs, including layer usage for ESP32-S3.

Positioning a Module on a Base Board

Advises on module placement for optimal antenna performance, considering base board edge and feed point for ESP32-S3.

Power Supply

Details PCB layout for power traces, including trace width, vias, decoupling capacitors, and ground connections for ESP32-S3.

Crystal Oscillator

Provides layout reference design and notes for the crystal oscillator to avoid interference and ensure stability for ESP32-S3.

RF

Guides RF trace routing, impedance matching, LC filter placement, and routing rules for optimal signal integrity on ESP32-S3.

Flash and PSRAM

Recommends placing zero-ohm resistors on SPI lines and routing SPI traces on inner layers for better performance on ESP32-S3.

UART

Specifies placement for the UART series resistor and routing of UOTXD/UORXD traces on ESP32-S3.

USB

Advises on placing RC circuits on USB traces and using differential pairs for better signal integrity on ESP32-S3.

Touch Sensor

Covers capacitive IOs, touch pad design, and typical applications for touch sensing on ESP32-S3.

Electrode Pattern

Discusses proper electrode size and shape for improved sensitivity and to prevent interference in ESP32-S3 touch sensors.

PCB Layout

Illustrates general guidelines for routing sensor traces, including width, gap, and grounding for ESP32-S3.

Waterproof and Proximity Sensing Design

Explains layout considerations for waterproof and proximity sensing touch sensor designs on ESP32-S3.

Typical Layout Problems and Solutions

Addresses common RF and crystal oscillator layout issues and provides solutions for performance improvement on ESP32-S3.

Hardware Development

ESP32-S3 Modules

Directs users to Espressif website for ESP32-S3 module lists and reference designs.

ESP32-S3 Development Boards

Guides users to Espressif website for the latest ESP32-S3 development board designs.

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Glossary

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