Product Overview
The ESP-01S is a Wi-Fi module based on the Espressif ESP8266EX chip, featuring a complete TCP/IP stack and microcontroller unit in a tiny 2×8 pin form factor. With 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 32-bit RISC processor at 80 MHz, 1 MB Flash, and full GPIO/SPI/I2C/UART interfaces, it became the breakout module that popularized low-cost IoT development. Packaged as a bare module with onboard PCB antenna.
Key Specifications
| Core | Tensilica L106 32-bit RISC |
| Clock Speed | 80 MHz (up to 160 MHz) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| Flash Memory | 1 MB (8 Mbit) external SPI Flash |
| SRAM | ~50 KB available for user |
| GPIO | 2 usable (GPIO0, GPIO2) |
| Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0V to 3.6V (3.3V typical) |
| Current (TX) | 170 mA (typical at 3.3V) |
| Current (Standby) | 0.9 mA (deep sleep) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Module Size | 14.3×24.8 mm, 2×8 pins, 2.54mm pitch |
Features
- Complete Wi-Fi networking subsystem with TCP/IP stack
- Integrated 32-bit MCU with RTOS support
- AT firmware for transparent serial-to-Wi-Fi bridge
- Arduino and NodeMCU Lua programming support
- STA, AP, and STA+AP operating modes
- WPA/WPA2 security
- Ultra-compact 2×8 pin module with PCB antenna
- Deep sleep mode: 0.9 µA (with RTC)
Applications
- IoT sensor node with Wi-Fi connectivity
- Serial-to-Wi-Fi transparent bridge
- Smart home device wireless control
- Weather station and remote monitoring
- Low-cost Wi-Fi add-on for existing MCU designs