ESP-NOW is a connectionless communication protocol developed by Espressif for wireless data communication between ESP boards. It allows ESP boards like ESP8266, ESP32, ESP32-C, and ESP32-S to communicate directly without a router or Internet connectivity. This enables a private wireless network among ESP devices, eliminating the need for a router, gateway, or Internet access for…
Espressif launches RISC-V-based MCU with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth connectivity
Espressif launched ESP8266 in 2014 and ESP32 in 2016. ESP8266, with its Wi-Fi-only MCU, facilitated simple connectivity use-cases. ESP32 addressed use-cases that required dual-connectivity (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE), considerably more computing power, and strong security features. These two chips became segment leaders in the IoT market, powering up a large number of connected devices. In…