🌐 ESP32-S3 ESP-CAM MCU Module Overview
The ESP32-S3 is a low-power Wi-Fi + Bluetooth MCU module designed for AIoT applications 🤖. It supports:
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🧠 AI acceleration for tasks like facial recognition and voice wake-up
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📶 Dual-mode wireless communication (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)
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📦 External RAM expansion for enhanced performance
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📸 Compatibility with camera modules such as OV5640 and OV2640
Ideal for smart control, intelligent monitoring, and embedded AI scenarios 🎯.
📷 OV5640 Camera Module
The OV5640 is a 1/4-inch CMOS image sensor with high resolution and advanced features:
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🖼️ Max resolution: 2592×1944
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🔍 Autofocus support
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🧃 Built-in JPEG compression
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🎨 Image processing functions: auto exposure, white balance, gamma correction, etc.
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🔌 Multiple output formats: RAW, RGB, YUV, JPEG
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🔗 Interfaces: DVP, MIPI, SCCB (for configuration)
Perfect for high-quality imaging in embedded systems 📱.
📸 OV2640 Camera Module
The OV2640 is another 1/4-inch CMOS sensor, optimized for compact devices:
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🖼️ Max resolution: UXGA (1632×1232)
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🧃 JPEG compression support
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🎨 Built-in image processing: auto exposure, white balance, color saturation, etc.
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🔗 SCCB interface for configuration
Commonly used in mobile phones, PDAs, and other portable devices 📲.
📸 OV3660 Camera Module
The OV3660 is a 1/3-inch CMOS image sensor offering high-resolution imaging and low power consumption—perfect for mobile and embedded applications 🌟.
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🖼️ Max resolution: 3MP (2048×1536), supports 1080p video at 30fps
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🧃 JPEG compression support for efficient image storage and transmission
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🎨 Built-in image processing: auto exposure, white balance, gamma correction, lens shading, and more
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🔗 Interfaces: DVP (Digital Video Port), SCCB for configuration
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⚡ Low power design, ideal for battery-powered devices
🌟 Features
⚡ ESP32-S3 MCU – Smart & Powerful
Dual-core 32-bit processor with built-in AI acceleration 🧠—perfect for face detection, recognition, and computer vision applications 🎯.
📡 Wireless Connectivity
Seamlessly integrates Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE 4.2, making it ideal for IoT networks and smart devices 🌐.
📷 High-Resolution Camera
Equipped with a 5MP OV5640 camera module, supporting JPEG compression, YUV, RGB formats, and resolutions up to 2592×1944—crisp and clear imaging guaranteed 🖼️.
🧠 Expanded Memory
Features 16MB Flash + 8MB PSRAM to handle AI workloads and image processing smoothly, without bottlenecks 🚀.
🔌 Versatile Interfaces
Supports UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PWM, SDIO, GPIO—giving you the flexibility to expand and customize your hardware setup with ease 🛠️.
📦 Compact & Developer-Friendly
Includes onboard PCB antenna, USB Type-C/Micro USB power options, and a built-in USB-to-serial chip for true plug-and-play development—no fuss, just fast prototyping ⚙️.
📋 Specifications
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Chipset: ESP32-S3-N16R8
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Flash: 16 MB
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PSRAM: 8 MB
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RAM: 520 KB SRAM + 8 KB RTC SRAM
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Wireless: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 / BLE 4.2 / Mesh
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Camera: OV5640, 1/4" optical size, 5 MP resolution
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Video Output: YUV422, YUV420, RGB565, RAW10, JPEG compression
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Max Resolution: 2592 × 1944 (5 MP)
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Frame Rates: SXGA 30 fps, SVGA 30 fps, VGA 30 fps
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Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PWM, SDIO, IR, GPIO
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USB: Type-C / Micro USB, USB-to-Serial (CH340/CH341/CP2102)
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Operating Voltage: 3.0 V – 3.6 V
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Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +125°C
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Dimensions: 18 × 18 mm
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Antenna: Onboard PCB antenna
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🔧 Applications
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👁️ AI vision projects (face detection, recognition, object tracking)
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🌐 IoT devices with camera integration
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🏠 Smart home monitoring and automation
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🤖 Robotics and drone vision systems
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🎓 Educational projects and prototyping