Ai-Thinker BW20-12F-Kit is a development board designed for the BW20-12F module, built for evaluating dual-band Wi-Fi + BLE applications in IoT, smart home, wearable, mobile, and embedded wireless products. Based on the official BW20 series platform, the BW20-12F-Kit supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a dual-core MCU architecture for development, testing, and rapid integration.
The Ai-Thinker BW20-12F-Kit is suitable for developers who need a practical board for firmware verification, interface debugging, wireless evaluation, and secondary development. Compared with the bare module, this kit makes it easier to access interfaces, power the hardware directly, and prototype WiFi BLE applications using a developer-friendly board format.
Features
- Development board designed for the BW20-12F dual-band Wi-Fi + BLE module
- Supports dual-band Wi-Fi in 2.4GHz and 5GHz with 802.11a/b/g/n
- Supports Bluetooth 5.0 for low-power wireless communication and combo wireless development
- Based on a dual-core MCU architecture with ARM V8.1 high-performance core and ARM V8M low-power core, up to 330MHz
- Rich interfaces including UART, GPIO, ADC, PWM, IIC, SPI, SDIO, IR, SWD, and USB
- DIP-28 form factor for easier development board usage and bench testing
- Default 4MB flash with support up to 16MB according to the official specification
- Supports development for IoT, smart home, mobile, wearable, and industrial wireless applications
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ai-Thinker |
| Model | BW20-12F-Kit |
| Compatible Module | BW20-12F |
| Board Type | WiFi + BLE development board |
| Package | DIP-28 |
| Size | 28 x 60 x 4.2 mm (+/-0.2 mm) |
| Antenna Type | On-board PCB antenna |
| Frequency Range | 2400 to 2483.5MHz and 5180 to 5825MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to 85C |
| Storage Environment | -40C to 125C, less than 90%RH |
| Power Supply Range | 3.0V to 3.6V, typical 3.3V, current above 500mA |
| Interfaces | UART, GPIO, ADC, PWM, IIC, SPI, SDIO, IR, SWD, USB |
| Available IO | Default 17 |
| UART Rate | Default 115200bps |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 |
| Flash | Default 4MByte, maximum support 16MByte |
Applications
- IoT and smart home product development using dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
- Wireless evaluation, firmware testing, and interface debugging for the BW20-12F platform
- Mobile devices, wearable electronics, and embedded wireless controller development
- Industrial and consumer prototypes that need WiFi BLE connectivity on a convenient development board
- Projects requiring secondary development, serial debugging, and practical bench testing access
Other Content
Ai-Thinker BW20-12F-Kit belongs to the official BW20 dual-band wireless module family. Official materials position the BW20-12F platform for IoT, mobile devices, wearable electronics, and smart home products that need dual-band wireless communication together with flexible peripheral interfaces.
The official specification also notes that the BW20-12F-Kit supports three power supply modes: power by Type-C interface (recommended), by 5V and GND pin header, or by 3V3 and GND pin header. This makes the development board practical for engineering testing and firmware evaluation in different setup environments.
Resources
- Ai-Thinker BW20 official topic page
- BW20-12F-Kit specification
- BW20 series AT command set
- Ameba RTOS SDK on GitHub
- Ai-Thinker certification page
FAQ
Is the BW20-12F-Kit a module or a development board?
The Ai-Thinker BW20-12F-Kit is a development board designed for the BW20-12F module, making it easier to test and develop dual-band WiFi + BLE applications.
Does the BW20-12F-Kit support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi?
Yes. According to the official specification, the BW20-12F-Kit supports dual-band Wi-Fi in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz ranges.
What Bluetooth version does the BW20-12F-Kit support?
The official specification lists BLE 5.0 support for the BW20-12F-Kit.
How can the BW20-12F-Kit be powered?
Official materials state that the board supports power through the Type-C interface, the 5V and GND pin header, or the 3V3 and GND pin header, with Type-C recommended.