SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Pico 2 with Pre-Soldered Headers | RP2350 Dual-Core MCU
Description
SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Pico 2 with Pre-Soldered Headers delivers next-generation microcontroller performance coupled with immediate plug-and-play usability. Built around the advanced RP2350 secure silicon designed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, the Pico 2 increases core clock speeds up to 150 MHz, doubles static RAM to 520KB, and expands QSPI flash storage to 4MB.
Featuring a unique dual-architecture layout, developers can choose between a pair of high-performance ARM Cortex-M33 cores or open-hardware Hazard3 RISC-V cores. It integrates a comprehensive hardware security framework—including Arm TrustZone, signed boot, SHA-256 acceleration, and true random number generation (TRNG). By adding factory pre-soldered male headers, this board removes tedious manual assembly, letting you plug directly into breadboards and prototyping shields immediately.
Key Features
- Pre-Soldered Male Headers: Factory-fitted pins eliminate manual soldering, allowing instant breadboard and carrier board deployment.
- RP2350 Secure Microcontroller Core: Advanced silicon engineered with robust, transparent hardware security architecture.
- Dual-Core Dual-Architecture Flexibility: Switch between dual ARM Cortex-M33 or dual Hazard3 RISC-V processors running up to 150 MHz.
- Double Memory Configuration: 520KB of on-chip SRAM paired with 4MB of onboard QSPI flash storage for large application code.
- Enterprise-Grade Security Framework: Incorporates Arm TrustZone for Cortex-M, signed boot, 8KB OTP key storage, and SHA-256 acceleration.
- Upgraded Programmable I/O: Features 12 × PIO state machines for advanced custom peripheral emulation and protocol handling.
- Comprehensive Peripherals: 26 multi-function GPIO pins, 2 × UART, 2 × SPI controllers, 2 × I2C controllers, and 24 × PWM channels.
- USB 1.1 Support: Integrated controller and PHY with full device and host capabilities.
- Backward Compatibility: Maintains complete hardware and software pin-compatibility with previous Raspberry Pi Pico accessories.
Benefits
- Zero Assembly Hassle: Pre-mounted headers let you start building circuits and testing code right out of the box.
- Next-Level Processing Speed: Higher clock rates and efficient core design deliver rapid execution for math-intensive and real-time tasks.
- Commercial Security Compliance: Built-in secure boot and cryptographic accelerators protect commercial products against tampering.
- Versatile Development Workflows: Supports multiple processor architectures and standard C/C++ or Python programming environments.
- Enhanced Reliability: Transparent hardware architecture and robust built-in protection mechanisms ensure stable long-term performance.
Applications
- Secure Commercial IoT Devices: Industrial controllers and connected hardware requiring cryptographic verification and secure boot.
- Advanced Robotics & Automation: Real-time motor controllers utilizing 24 independent PWM channels and high-speed PIO state machines.
- Rapid Prototyping Labs: Solder-free breadboard setups for quick educational testing, circuit building, and proof-of-concept design.
- Custom Protocol Emulation: Interfacing with legacy or specialized communication interfaces using expanded PIO state machines.
- Precision Data Acquisition: High-speed sensor logging systems benefiting from deep SRAM buffering and fast execution loops.
Package Includes
- 1 x SPIDER Automation Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Microcontroller Board with Pre-Soldered Headers (RP2350)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Range (Header Variant) |
| Item / Board Type | Secure Microcontroller Development Board with Pre-Soldered Headers |
| Model Order Code / SKU | Raspberry Pi Pico 2 with Header / SKU-SPIDER-RPI-PICO-2-H |
| Main Microcontroller Chip | Raspberry Pi RP2350 Secure Microcontroller |
| Processor Core Options | Dual-Core ARM Cortex-M33 or Dual-Core Hazard3 RISC-V Processors |
| System Clock Speed | Flexible clock running up to 150 MHz |
| On-Chip SRAM Memory | 520 KB |
| Onboard Flash Storage | 4 MB QSPI Flash Memory |
| Hardware Security Features | Arm TrustZone, Signed Boot, 8KB Antifuse OTP, SHA-256 Acceleration, Hardware TRNG |
| Operating Voltage Input | 1.8V to 5.5V DC (via VSYS or USB bus power) |
| General Purpose I/O (GPIO) | 26 Multi-function 3.3V GPIO Pins (including 4 ADC-capable pins) |
| Communication Interfaces | 2 × UART, 2 × SPI Controllers, 2 × I2C Controllers |
| PWM & Control Channels | 24 × Controllable PWM Channels |
| Programmable I/O (PIO) | 12 × PIO State Machines for custom peripheral emulation |
| USB Interface | Micro-USB 1.1 Controller & PHY (Supports Host and Device modes) |
| Board Form Factor & Dimensions | 21 mm × 51 mm DIP Style PCB with Factory Pre-Soldered Male Headers |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +85°C |
| Product Net Weight | Approx. 12 grams (Including headers) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.01 kg (10 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 8 cm × 5 cm × 1 cm |
