{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-pico-microcontroller-development-board","title":"Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller Development Board","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pico is a low cost, high performance microcontroller board built around the Raspberry Pi RP2040 chip. The Pico features flexible digital interfaces and can be easily programmed over USB using C\/C++ or MicroPython, thanks to a comprehensive SDK with software examples and full documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico is the debut microcontroller-class board from Raspberry Pi. Built around our RP2040 silicon platform, Pico brings our signature values of high performance, low cost, and ease of use to the microcontroller space. With a large on-chip memory, symmetric dual-core processor complex, deterministic bus fabric, and rich peripheral set augmented with our unique Programmable I\/O (PIO) subsystem, RP2040 provides professional users with unrivalled power and flexibility. With detailed documentation, a polished MicroPython port, and a UF2 bootloader in ROM, it has the lowest possible barrier to entry for beginner and hobbyist users.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Raspberry Pi, RP2040 features a dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor with 264KB internal RAM and support for up to 16MB of off-chip Flash. A wide range of flexible I\/O options includes I2C, SPI, and - uniquely - Programmable I\/O (PIO). These support endless possible applications for this small and affordable package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTired of hitting the performance ceiling with traditional 8-bit microcontrollers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen your projects outgrow the memory and speed limitations of standard boards, forcing you to compromise on features or optimize code for days, you need a modern architectural upgrade. Enter the official Raspberry Pi Pico. Powered by the groundbreaking RP2040 silicon designed in-house by Raspberry Pi in the UK, this board brings dual-core ARM Cortex-M0+ processing power to the micro-level. 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