ESP32-P4-ETH Ethernet Development Board Based on ESP32-P4 Chip

Overview

The ESP32-P4-ETH is a high-performance multimedia development board built on the high-powered ESP32-P4 RISC-V processor. Designed for demanding AIoT and multimedia applications, it integrates a 10/100M wired Ethernet port, MIPI-CSI camera input, MIPI-DSI display output, and a rich set of peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2S, I2C, PWM, ADC, UART, and TWAI).

Featuring robust hardware-level H.264/JPEG encoding and JPEG decoding capabilities alongside stable wired connectivity, the ESP32-P4-ETH delivers exceptional performance for edge computing and local media handling. It is an ideal hardware foundation for building custom ESP-KVM / IP-KVM systems, edge computing devices, industrial HMIs, smart home hubs, and IoT edge nodes.

Note: The ESP32-P4 platform currently has limited compatibility with the Arduino ecosystem. ESP-IDF is strongly recommended for development to ensure stability.

Key Features

🧠 Advanced Processing & High-Capacity Memory

• ESP32-P4NRW32 Processor: Dual-core HP system (RISC-V 32-bit up to 360MHz) paired with a single-core LP system (up to 40MHz), complete with DSP, FPU, and ISA extensions.
• Massive Onboard Memory: Packed with 32MB stacked PSRAM and 32MB onboard NOR Flash to smoothly handle complex multimedia applications and edge AI workloads.

🎥 Ultra-Fast Multimedia & Camera Capabilities

• MIPI-CSI Camera Interface: 2-lane interface with integrated ISP and hardware H.264/JPEG encoder supporting up to 1080p@30fps video capture.
• MIPI-DSI Display Interface: 2-lane interface integrated with Pixel Processing Accelerator (PPA), 2D graphics acceleration, and hardware JPEG decoding up to 1080p@30fps. Compatible with 5, 7, 8, and 10.1-inch DSI screens.
• Integrated Audio Circuitry: Features an onboard SMD microphone and an MX1.25 speaker header (supports 8Ω 2W speaker) for quick voice and audio integration.

🌐 Versatile Connectivity & Expansion Options

• 10/100M Ethernet RJ45: Ensures low-latency, stable wired network communication for network-critical applications like KVM over IP.
• Dual USB Functions: Onboard USB Type-C port for power supply, flashing, and debugging, plus a reserved 4-pin header supporting high-speed USB OTG 2.0 data transfers.
• Micro SD Card Storage: Onboard Micro SD slot driven by SDIO 3.0 protocol for high-speed local storage expansion.
• 27 Programmable GPIOs: Includes two 2×20-pin pin headers (un-soldered), pin-compatible with select Raspberry Pi Pico expansion boards.
• PoE Power Ready: Supports Power over Ethernet via an optional dedicated PoE expansion module (sold separately).

🔒 Bank-Level Hardware Security

• Comprehensive Security Features: Hardware Secure Boot, Flash encryption, cryptographic hardware accelerators, TRNG, digital signature peripheral, and a dedicated Key Management Unit.
• Hardware Access Protection: Provides privilege separation and access permission management to safeguard your code and sensitive data at the hardware level.

Important Usage & Compatibility Notes

Technical Specifications

Packing List

• 1 x ESP32-P4-ETH Development Board
• 2 x 20-pin GPIO Headers