Waveshare RP2350-USB-A Development Board – RP2350 Dual-Core MCU with USB Type-A Interface

 Overview

The Waveshare RP2350-USB-A is a high-performance development board built around the new RP2350 microcontroller. It stands out from standard Pico boards by including an onboard USB Type-A port, allowing it to function easily as a USB device (like a keyboard, mouse, or MIDI controller) or as a USB host (to connect peripherals like gamepads or sensors). Its castellated edges make it ideal for integration into custom PCB designs.

Key Features

• RP2350 Power: Dual-core ARM Cortex-M33 or RISC-V cores at 150MHz.

• Integrated USB-A: Features a physical USB Type-A port for direct connection to PCs or USB peripherals.

• Castellated Modules: Easily solder the board onto your own custom PCBs for industrial or commercial projects.

• High-Performance Memory: Integrated 2MB Flash for your code and data.

• Flexible I/O: 15 multi-function GPIO pins, supporting SPI, I2C, UART, and PWM.

Technical Specifications 

Why choose this board? 

• USB-Host Ready: If you need to plug a USB device directly into your microcontroller project without using breadboard jumper wires, this is the cleanest solution.

• Custom Integration: If you are building a product, the castellated edges allow you to “surface mount” this module onto your own main board.