Raspberry Pi Pico 2

Raspberry Pi Pico 2: High-Performance Microcontroller

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is the latest advancement in microcontroller technology from Raspberry Pi, featuring the RP2350 chip, their new high-performance, secure microcontroller. Building upon the success of the original Raspberry Pi Pico, the Pico 2 delivers significant improvements in performance and features while maintaining the same form factor and GPIO pinout, ensuring compatibility with existing accessories.

Key Features and Upgrades

• Enhanced Performance: The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 offers a higher core clock speed, more powerful Arm Cortex-M33 cores, and optional RISC-V Hazard3 cores, delivering more processing power for complex tasks.
• Increased Memory: With double the on-chip SRAM and onboard flash memory compared to its predecessor, the Pico 2 is capable of handling more demanding applications.
• Security Features: The RP2350 chip introduces a comprehensive security architecture, including Arm TrustZone, signed boot, SHA256 acceleration, hardware TRNG, and glitch detection, ensuring your projects are secure.
• Upgraded Interfacing: The Pico 2 includes 26 GPIO pins, USB 1.1 controller with host and device support, multiple UART, SPI, and I2C controllers, along with 24 PWM channels and 12 PIO state machines.

Compatibility and Flexibility

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 retains the form factor of the original Pico, making it fully compatible with existing add-ons, cables, and accessories. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional developer, the Pico 2’s compatibility with C/C++ and Python ensures you can seamlessly integrate it into your projects.

Note: The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 does not feature wireless connectivity (WiFi/Bluetooth). For projects requiring wireless functionality, consider the Raspberry Pi Pico W.

Essential Accessories

To maximize the potential of your Raspberry Pi Pico 2, consider these essential accessories:

• Micro-USB Cable: For powering the board and programming.
• Headers: For easy pin identification on solderless breadboards.
• Maker Pi Pico Base: useful all-in-one project accessory for the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Explore our Pico accessories section to find the perfect add-ons for your projects.

Specifications

• Form Factor: 21 mm × 51 mm
• CPU: Dual Arm Cortex-M33 or dual RISC-V Hazard3 processors @ 150MHz
• Memory: 520 KB on-chip SRAM, 4 MB on-board QSPI flash
• Interfacing: 26 GPIO pins, 3 ADC channels
• Peripherals: 2 × UART, 2 × SPI, 2 × I2C, 24 × PWM, 12 × PIO state machines
• Wireless: No
• Input Power: 1.8–5.5V DC
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C
• Production Lifetime: Supported until at least January 2040

The Raspberry Pi Pico 2 is your gateway to advanced microcontroller projects, offering unparalleled performance and security while remaining versatile and user-friendly. Whether upgrading from the original Pico or starting a new project, the Pico 2 is the ideal choice for all your microcontroller needs.