# Espressif

Espressif Systems is a semiconductor and software company developing wireless SoCs, IoT software platforms, and developer resources.

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## Run Zephyr on ESP32 with QEMU: no board required

DevFeed: [Run Zephyr on ESP32 with QEMU: no board required](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/run-zephyr-on-esp32-with-qemu-no-board-required-26238.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/09/zephyr-espressif-qemu-hello-world/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Zephyr RTOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/zephyr-rtos.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [qemu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/qemu.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Emulator](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/emulator.md>), [Embedded Software Dev](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-software-dev.md>), [SDK](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdk.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [boot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/boot.md>), [bootloader](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bootloader.md>), [build](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/build.md>), [debugger](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/debugger.md>), [emulator](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/emulator.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [esp32-c3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c3.md>), [esp32-c6](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c6.md>), [esp32-s3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-s3.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firmware.md>), [flash](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/flash.md>), [gdb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gdb.md>), [install](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/install.md>), [qemu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/qemu.md>), [sdk](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sdk.md>), [toolchain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/toolchain.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>), [zephyr](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zephyr.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how to install and use the Espressif QEMU fork to build and run Zephyr firmware for emulated ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-C6 targets without physical boards. It covers Simple Boot and MCUboot/sysbuild workflows, debugger attachment through GDB, and the relevant Zephyr SDK toolchain setup.

### Source excerpt

Install the Espressif QEMU fork and run Zephyr on emulated ESP32, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-C6 targets without a physical board.

## A Case Study: Building an EN 18031-Compliant IoT Solution with ESP32-C5 and ESP RainMaker

DevFeed: [A Case Study: Building an EN 18031-Compliant IoT Solution with ESP32-C5 and ESP RainMaker](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/a-case-study-building-an-en-18031-compliant-iot-solution-with-esp32-c5-and-esp-rainmaker-17454.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/09/esp32-rainmaker-en18031-case-study/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Internet of things](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iot.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Security & Privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security-privacy.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authentication.md>), [Authorization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/authorization.md>)

Tags: [access-control](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/access-control.md>), [authentication](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/authentication.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [connectivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/connectivity.md>), [cryptographic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptographic.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data.md>), [data-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-management.md>), [documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/documentation.md>), [en-18031](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/en-18031.md>), [esp-rainmaker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-rainmaker.md>), [esp32-c5](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c5.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [eu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eu.md>), [firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firmware.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/privacy.md>), [rainmaker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rainmaker.md>), [regulatory](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/regulatory.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [standards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/standards.md>), [storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/storage.md>)

### AI overview

This case study describes an ESP32-C5 and ESP RainMaker device-to-cloud IoT implementation assessed against EN 18031 cybersecurity and privacy requirements for products targeting the EU market.

### Source excerpt

This case study assesses device-to-cloud IoT implementation of products based on ESP32-C5 and ESP RainMaker against the EN 18031 security requirements for the EU market.

## Caught Sleeping at Work(queue) -- Zephyr Podcast #050

DevFeed: [Caught Sleeping at Work(queue) -- Zephyr Podcast #050](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/caught-sleeping-at-work-queue-zephyr-podcast-050-38674.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://zephyrproject.org/caught-sleeping-at-workqueue-zephyr-podcast-050/>)

Author: Benjamin Cabé

Published: 2026-09-11T12:46:06Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Zephyr Project](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/zephyr-project-2.md>)

Topics: [WebAssembly](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/web-assembly.md>), [qemu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/qemu.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [ctf](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ctf.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Arduino](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/arduino.md>), [RISC-V](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/riscv.md>), [cortex m4](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cortex-m4.md>), [Ethernet](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethernet.md>), [Modbus](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/modbus.md>), [USB](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/usb.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [ctf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ctf.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [ethernet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethernet.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [modbus](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/modbus.md>), [perfetto](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/perfetto.md>), [podcast](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/podcast.md>), [qemu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/qemu.md>), [risc-v](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risc-v.md>), [usb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/usb.md>), [webassembly](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/webassembly.md>), [zephyr](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zephyr.md>)

### AI overview

Episode 50 of the Zephyr podcast covers the Zephyr Developer Summit schedule, Analog Devices' acquisition of Alif Semiconductor, new sensor and board support, SMP coredump improvements, CTF trace conversion to Perfetto, WebAssembly Micro Runtime documentation, and other Zephyr developments.

### Source excerpt

ADI buys Alif, WebAssembly in Zephyr, CTF traces reach Perfetto, and why you should never sleep in the system workqueue.

## ESP32-C5 Pico board follows Raspberry Pi Pico form factor, ships with on-board or external antenna

DevFeed: [ESP32-C5 Pico board follows Raspberry Pi Pico form factor, ships with on-board or external antenna](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp32-c5-pico-board-follows-raspberry-pi-pico-form-factor-ships-with-on-board-or-external-antenna-14035.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/09/09/esp32-c5-pico-board-follows-raspberry-pi-pico-form-factor-ships-with-on-board-or-external-antenna/>)

Author: Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)

Published: 2026-09-09T07:00:50Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [CNX Software - Embedded Systems News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/cnx-software-embedded-systems-news.md>)

Topics: [ESP32-C5](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32-c5.md>), [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cpu.md>), [RISC-V](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/riscv.md>), [SOC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/soc.md>), [Bluetooth](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bluetooth.md>), [wifi 6](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wifi-6.md>), [zigbee](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/zigbee.md>), [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>), [Embedded Systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-systems.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>)

Tags: [802-15-4](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/802-15-4.md>), [arduino](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/arduino.md>), [battery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/battery.md>), [ble](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ble.md>), [bluetooth](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bluetooth.md>), [bluetooth-le](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bluetooth-le.md>), [boot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/boot.md>), [c-c-plus-plus](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/c-c-plus-plus.md>), [development-board](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-board.md>), [embedded-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded-systems.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [esp32-c5](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c5.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [gpio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gpio.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [matter](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matter.md>), [news](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/news.md>), [port](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/port.md>), [raspberry-pi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/raspberry-pi.md>), [risc-v](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risc-v.md>), [thread](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/thread.md>), [usb](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/usb.md>), [waveshare](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/waveshare.md>), [wifi-6](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wifi-6.md>), [zigbee](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zigbee.md>)

### AI overview

The Waveshare ESP32-C5 Pico is a development board in the Raspberry Pi Pico form factor. It uses an ESP32-C5-MINI-1 series module with a RISC-V processor, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth LE, and 802.15.4 support for Zigbee, Thread, and Matter. The board includes GPIO headers, USB-C, buttons, LEDs, and Li-Ion battery support, with variants offering PCB or external antennas.

### Source excerpt

Waveshare ESP32-C5 Pico board brings the ESP32-C5 dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth LE, and 802.15.4 (Zigbee/Thread) SoC to the Raspberry Pi Pico form factor. The board features an ESP32-C5-MINI-1 Series module with PCB or external antenna, two 20-pin GPIO headers, a USB-C port for power and programming, Reset and Boot buttons, and a few LEDs. It also supports Li-Ion battery charging and discharging. Waveshare ESP32-C5 Pico specifications: Wireless module - ESP32-C5-MINI-1 or ESP32-C5-MINI-1U Wireless MCU - Espressif Systems ESP32-C5HF4 CPU Single-core 32-bit RISC-V processor @ up to 240 MHz Low-power RISC-V core @ 48 MHz acting as the main processor for power-sensitive applications Memory - 384 KB SRAM on-chip Storage - 320 KB ROM, 4MB SPI flash Wireless Dual-band (2.4/5 GHz) 802.11ax WiFi 6, 802.11b/g/n WiFi 4 backward compatibility WiFi modes: Station mode, SoftAP mode, SoftAP + Station mode, and promiscuous mode Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (LE) with Mesh support, up [...] The post ESP32-C5 Pico board follows Raspberry Pi Pico form factor, ships with on-board or external antenna appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.

## EU Cyber Resilience Act: Vulnerability Reporting Obligations

DevFeed: [EU Cyber Resilience Act: Vulnerability Reporting Obligations](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/eu-cyber-resilience-act-vulnerability-reporting-obligations-13794.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/09/esp32-cra-obligations-and-deadlines/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [cyber resilience act](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cyber-resilience-act.md>), [Vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerabilities.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [EN 18031](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/en-18031.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [cyber-resilience-act](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cyber-resilience-act.md>), [en-18031](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/en-18031.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [eu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eu.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [vulnerability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains that the Cyber Resilience Act's vulnerability-reporting obligations begin on 11 September 2026 for connected products sold in the EU, including products already on the market. It outlines Article 14 duties, reporting recipients and the role of Espressif's platform layer for products built on ESP32.

### Source excerpt

The CRA's vulnerability reporting obligations start on 11 September 2026 and apply to products already on the market, including ones sold years ago. What Article 14 requires, which duties run to whom, how reporting works through the ENISA Single Reporting Platform, and where the Espressif platform layer fits.

## Build connected lighting systems with the ESP DALI component

DevFeed: [Build connected lighting systems with the ESP DALI component](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/build-connected-lighting-systems-with-the-esp-dali-component-13786.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/08/dali-component-lighting-systems/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Embedded Software Dev](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-software-dev.md>), [Internet of things](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iot.md>), [Protocol (disambiguation)](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/protocol.md>), [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>), [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>), [Home Assistant](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/home-assistant.md>)

Tags: [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/architecture.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [bridge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bridge.md>), [caching](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/caching.md>), [dali](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dali.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp-iot-solution](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-iot-solution.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firmware.md>), [lighting](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lighting.md>), [matter](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matter.md>), [mqtt](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mqtt.md>), [ota](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ota.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial introduces the ESP DALI component, which implements an IEC 62386 master on Espressif SoCs using the RMT peripheral. It covers DALI control, commissioning, sensors, DT8 color gear, and a Matter-to-DALI bridge.

### Source excerpt

The ESP DALI component implements an IEC 62386 master on the RMT peripheral, with support for commissioning, dimming, color control, sensors, and Matter-to-DALI bridges.

## ESP-BIST in Action: A Self-Testing HMI using ESP32-P4

DevFeed: [ESP-BIST in Action: A Self-Testing HMI using ESP32-P4](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp-bist-in-action-a-self-testing-hmi-using-esp32-p4-13787.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/08/esp-bist-motor-controller-hmi/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-08-22T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP32-P4](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32-p4.md>), [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [Test coverage](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coverage.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Microcontroller](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microcontroller.md>), [RISC-V](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/riscv.md>), [boot](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/boot.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [display](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/display.md>), [esp32-p4](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-p4.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [hmi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hmi.md>), [lvgl](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lvgl.md>), [modbus](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/modbus.md>), [risc-v](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risc-v.md>), [safety](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/safety.md>), [startup](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/startup.md>), [test-coverage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/test-coverage.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how ESP-BIST provides IEC 60730 Class B self-test coverage on Espressif SoCs. It demonstrates an ESP32-P4-powered HMI using an M5Stack Tab5, Modbus communication with a simulated motor controller, and an LVGL touchscreen. The article describes post-boot and runtime tests, safe-state handling, and Host Diagnostics using the low-power RISC-V core.

### Source excerpt

ESP-BIST brings IEC 60730 Class B self-test coverage to Espressif SoCs, and this article walks through what that actually means before putting it to work. Using an ESP32-P4-based M5Stack Tab5 as a Modbus HMI for a simulated motor controller, we show how a SoC that can prove its own health is a chip you can trust to draw a "safe" screen without lying about it.

## esp32pin.com: Interactive ESP32 Pinout Reference

DevFeed: [esp32pin.com: Interactive ESP32 Pinout Reference](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp32pin-com-a-pinout-reference-that-knows-which-pins-will-bite-you-13789.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/08/esp32pin-pinout-reference/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [kicad](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kicad.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [community-contribution](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community-contribution.md>), [development-board](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-board.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [gpio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gpio.md>), [kicad](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kicad.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [pinout](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinout.md>)

### AI overview

esp32pin.com is a free, open-source interactive pinout reference for the ESP32 family. It identifies pin constraints such as strapping-pin behavior, ADC2 conflicts with Wi-Fi, flash-pin restrictions, input-only pins, and USB or JTAG warnings.

### Source excerpt

esp32pin.com is a free interactive pinout reference for the ESP32 family. Every pin carries its real-world constraints, the data is generated from Espressif's official KiCad libraries and cross-validated against the esp-gpio-tool dataset, and new dev boards can be proposed right in the browser.

## ESP-IDF tutorial series: PWM

DevFeed: [ESP-IDF tutorial series: PWM](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp-idf-tutorial-series-pwm-13792.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/08/pwm-ledc-light/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [Tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tutorial.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>)

Tags: [article](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/article.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [channel](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/channel.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/configuration.md>), [conversion](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/conversion.md>), [devkit](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devkit.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [generate](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/generate.md>), [ledc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ledc.md>), [peripheral](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/peripheral.md>), [pwm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pwm.md>), [signal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/signal.md>), [speed](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/speed.md>), [tutorial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorial.md>)

### AI overview

This ESP-IDF tutorial explains pulse-width modulation, including duty cycle, switching frequency, and average voltage. It demonstrates PWM generation with the LEDC peripheral on Espressif devices and describes converting PWM to DC with an RC filter, including ripple and response-speed tradeoffs.

### Source excerpt

This article explains what a PWM signal is, and how to generate PWM signal using the ledc peripheral on Espressif devices. It covers the LEDC timer and channel configuration, and shows how to convert a PWM signal into a clean DC value using an RC filter, including the tradeoffs between ripple and response speed.

## ESP-GMF v1.0: General Multimedia Framework, First Official Release

DevFeed: [ESP-GMF v1.0: General Multimedia Framework, First Official Release](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp-gmf-v1-0-general-multimedia-framework-first-official-release-13782.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/07/esp-gmf-v1-0-release/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Frameworks](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/frameworks.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>), [software-architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-architecture.md>), [Playback](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/playback.md>), [Image processing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/image-processing.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [audio](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/audio.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [esp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp.md>), [esp-gmf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-gmf.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [image-processing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/image-processing.md>), [multimedia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/multimedia.md>), [playback](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/playback.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [software-architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-architecture.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>)

### AI overview

Espressif announces ESP-GMF v1.0, the first official release of its unified multimedia framework for developing audio, video, and AI multimedia applications on Espressif chips. The release provides a stable API, a modular component architecture, broader media and hardware support, and improved code reuse. It also introduces the ESP Multimedia Core as a shared foundation for multimedia components.

### Source excerpt

ESP-GMF v1.0 is the first official release of Espressif's General Multimedia Framework, a lightweight, unified framework for building audio, video, and AI multimedia applications on Espressif chips. This post introduces the release, walks through what is new for each component area, and lists the full v1.0 component set.

## Announcing Espressif's Aliro SDK

DevFeed: [Announcing Espressif's Aliro SDK](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/announcing-espressif-s-aliro-sdk-13784.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/07/espressif-aliro-solution/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [SDKs](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdks.md>), [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>)

Tags: [aliro](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aliro.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [bluetooth-le](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bluetooth-le.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [matter](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matter.md>), [mobile](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mobile.md>), [nfc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nfc.md>), [protocol](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/protocol.md>), [sdk](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sdk.md>)

### AI overview

Espressif announces esp-aliro, an SDK for supporting the Aliro standardized mobile access-credentials protocol on Espressif SoCs. Initial support covers Aliro over NFC, while Bluetooth LE and UWB support are planned.

### Source excerpt

Aliro brings mobile access credentials to Espressif devices and is compatible with Matter. We are excited to announce esp-aliro, an SDK that enables support for the Aliro standardized protocol on Espressif SoCs.

## ESP-BSP Generator helps create custom-board BSP components from Espressif development kits

DevFeed: [ESP-BSP Generator helps create custom-board BSP components from Espressif development kits](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp-bsp-generator-from-espressif-dev-kit-to-your-custom-board-in-an-afternoon-13775.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/06/bsp-generator-promo/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Web](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/web.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [ESP32-C3](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32-c3.md>), [ESP32-S3](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32-s3.md>), [m5stack](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/m5stack.md>)

Tags: [apis](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apis.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [bsp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bsp.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/configuration.md>), [dependency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependency.md>), [devkit](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devkit.md>), [drivers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/drivers.md>), [esp-bsp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-bsp.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [esp32-c3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c3.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [m5stack](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/m5stack.md>), [web](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/web.md>)

### AI overview

The ESP-BSP Generator is a web tool that helps developers create an ESP-IDF BSP component for a custom board. Users can start from an esp-bsp development kit, customize hardware details such as pins and features, and download a reusable BSP component.

### Source excerpt

Start from an esp-bsp dev kit, customize pins and features in a web form, and download a production-style BSP component for your custom PCB - same APIs, less manual work.

## Building FOFOCA: An Open-Source AI Robot with ESP32, ESP32-C3, and Edge AI

DevFeed: [Building FOFOCA: An Open-Source AI Robot with ESP32, ESP32-C3, and Edge AI](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/building-fofoca-an-open-source-ai-robot-with-esp32-esp32-c3-and-edge-ai-13771.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/05/fofoca-esp32-ai-robot/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Embedded Software Dev](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-software-dev.md>), [ESP32-C3](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32-c3.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Raspberry Pi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/raspberry-pi.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [MQTT](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mqtt.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Nemotron](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nemotron.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/architecture.md>), [ble](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ble.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [bluetooth](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bluetooth.md>), [building](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/building.md>), [computer-vision](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/computer-vision.md>), [edge](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge.md>), [edge-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge-ai.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [esp32-c3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c3.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firmware.md>), [hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hardware.md>), [microcontrollers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/microcontrollers.md>), [mqtt](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mqtt.md>), [nemotron](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nemotron.md>), [nvidia](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nvidia.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [pwm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pwm.md>), [raspberry-pi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/raspberry-pi.md>), [real-time](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/real-time.md>), [risc-v](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risc-v.md>), [robotics](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/robotics.md>)

### AI overview

This article presents FOFOCA, an open-source household robot reference design using an ESP32 for real-time motor and sensor control, an ESP32-C3 for an MQTT-connected OLED display, and a Raspberry Pi 5 as the processing brain. A local Dell R210 server runs NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 8B and supporting services, while ThinkNEO provides AI governance and audit routing.

### Source excerpt

FOFOCA is an open-source reference design for an AI-governed household robot, built around a Raspberry Pi 5 brain, an ESP32 for real-time motor control and sensor polling, and an ESP32-C3 driving an OLED status display over MQTT. This article walks through the hardware architecture, the firmware running on each Espressif chip, and how all of it connects to a local edge AI server running NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 8B for inference -- no cloud dependency required.

## ESP-IDF Extension for VS Code: What's New in v2.1.0

DevFeed: [ESP-IDF Extension for VS Code: What's New in v2.1.0](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp-idf-extension-for-vs-code-what-s-new-in-v2-1-0-13769.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/05/esp-idf-vs-code-extension-v2-1-0/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP-IDF Extension for vs Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf-extension-for-vs-code.md>), [VS Code Extension](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vscode-extension.md>), [Visual Studio Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/visual-studio-code.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>), [Developer experience](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/developer-experience.md>), [debug](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/debug.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [debugging](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/debugging.md>), [eim](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eim.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp-idf-extension-for-vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf-extension-for-vs-code.md>), [esp-idf-tool](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf-tool.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [improvements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/improvements.md>), [installation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/installation.md>), [integration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/integration.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [v1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/v1.md>), [vs-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vs-code.md>)

### AI overview

This article reviews releases v1.10.0 through v2.1.0 of the ESP-IDF Extension for VS Code. It highlights integration with the cross-platform Espressif Installation Manager, automatic discovery of installed ESP-IDF versions, GUI and terminal installation flows, improved debugging, AI-assisted workflows, and a refreshed native UI.

### Source excerpt

A look at the Espressif Installation Manager (EIM) integration in the ESP-IDF Extension for VS Code, and a roundup of all major improvements across v1.10.x, v1.11.x, v2.0.2, and v2.1.0.

## Gesture Recognition Based on TFLite

DevFeed: [Gesture Recognition Based on TFLite](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/gesture-recognition-based-on-tflite-13765.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/04/gesture-recognition-based-on-tflite/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [TensorFlow Lite](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tensorflow-lite.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [model-deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/model-deployment.md>), [Tensorflow](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tensorflow.md>), [Keras](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/keras.md>), [On-device AI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/on-device-ai.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [deep-learning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deep-learning.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [development-board](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development-board.md>), [edge-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge-ai.md>), [edge-computing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/edge-computing.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [inference](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/inference.md>), [keras](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/keras.md>), [model-deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/model-deployment.md>), [model-training](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/model-training.md>), [tensorflow-lite](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tensorflow-lite.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial demonstrates gesture recognition on Espressif SoCs using TensorFlow Lite Micro. It covers data collection, model training, conversion for TFLite Micro, and deployment with C++ code for model loading, preprocessing, and inference.

### Source excerpt

This article demonstrates how to implement gesture recognition using TensorFlow Lite Micro on Espressif SoCs. It covers the complete workflow from data collection and model training to model deployment, showcasing TensorFlow Lite Micro's applications in edge AI.

## How to Connect AI Applications to Espressif Documentation with an MCP Server

DevFeed: [How to Connect AI Applications to Espressif Documentation with an MCP Server](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/espressif-documentation-mcp-server-power-your-ai-agents-with-espressif-docs-13761.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/04/doc-mcp-server/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [MCP Server](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mcp-server.md>), [Model Context Protocol](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/model-context-protocol.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/documentation.md>), [AI Agent](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-agent.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [agents](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/agents.md>), [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [article](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/article.md>), [best-practices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/best-practices.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [doc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/doc.md>), [docs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/docs.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [installation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/installation.md>), [llm](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/llm.md>), [mcp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mcp.md>), [mcp-server](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mcp-server.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how Espressif's Documentation MCP server connects AI agents in applications such as Cursor, VS Code, and Claude Code to official Espressif documentation. It describes the server's capabilities, compares it with the Espressif Documentation chatbot, and provides installation guidance.

### Source excerpt

This article introduces how to connect your AI agent to official, up-to-date Espressif documentation directly inside your AI applications -- with installation steps, example prompts, and best practices.

## Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

DevFeed: [Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/understanding-the-eu-cyber-resilience-act-cra-13754.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/03/esp32-cra-compliance/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-03-16T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [cyber resilience act](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cyber-resilience-act.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Embedded Systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-systems.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [cra-requirements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cra-requirements.md>), [cyber-resilience-act](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cyber-resilience-act.md>), [cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cybersecurity.md>), [digital-products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital-products.md>), [embedded-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded-systems.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [eu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eu.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how the EU Cyber Resilience Act applies to ESP32-based digital products, including connected devices, embedded systems, firmware, companion applications, and related cloud offerings. It outlines the CRA timeline, including vulnerability reporting obligations from September 2026 and core requirements from December 2027, and discusses compliance considerations for OEM manufacturers.

### Source excerpt

The EU Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. This blog outlines what the CRA means for ESP32-based products, the obligations for OEM manufacturers, and how Espressif will support customers in achieving compliance.

## Staying Ahead with ESP32 Security Updates

DevFeed: [Staying Ahead with ESP32 Security Updates](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/staying-ahead-with-esp32-security-updates-13755.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/03/esp32-security-updates/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [vulnerability management](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vulnerability-management.md>), [cyber resilience act](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cyber-resilience-act.md>), [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dashboards.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [software bill of materials](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-bill-of-materials.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [cyber-resilience-act](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cyber-resilience-act.md>), [dashboards](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dashboards.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [lts](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lts.md>), [ota](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ota.md>), [sbom](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sbom.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [vulnerability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerability.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how the ESP32 ecosystem supports long-term firmware security and compliance under regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act. It covers vulnerability management, secure OTA updates, Long-Term Support branches, the ESP-IDF Security Dashboard, and SBOMs for tracking affected components and patched versions.

### Source excerpt

This article explains how manufacturers can use the ESP32 ecosystem to build and maintain secure firmware over time, especially in light of new regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act. It highlights tools such as vulnerability dashboards, Long-Term Support branches, and secure OTA updates to ensure ongoing compliance and device security.

## ESP-IDF Installation Manager v0.8: Streamlined Setup for ESP-IDF Development

DevFeed: [ESP-IDF Installation Manager v0.8: Streamlined Setup for ESP-IDF Development](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/esp-idf-installation-manager-v0-8-streamlined-setup-for-esp-idf-development-13753.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/03/esp-idf-installation-manager/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [cross-platform](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cross-platform.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Package manager](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/package-manager.md>), [CI/CD](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cicd.md>)

Tags: [beginner](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/beginner.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [cross-platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cross-platform.md>), [dependencies](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependencies.md>), [eim](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/eim.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp-idf-tool](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf-tool.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [gui](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gui.md>), [installation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/installation.md>), [linux](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/linux.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [offline](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/offline.md>), [pipelines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pipelines.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [reproducible-builds](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/reproducible-builds.md>), [toolchains](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/toolchains.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

ESP-IDF Installation Manager v0.8 adds native package-manager installation methods, offline ESP-IDF installation, improved environment activation, CI/CD integration, and version management across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

### Source excerpt

The ESP-IDF Installation Manager (EIM) v0.8 introduces simplified installation across Windows, macOS, and Linux through native package managers. This article covers the new release features, installation methods, offline capabilities, and headless usage for CI/CD pipelines.

## Power Management in NuttX

DevFeed: [Power Management in NuttX](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/power-management-in-nuttx-13751.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/02/power-management-in-nuttx/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-02-05T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [NuttX](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nuttx.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Embedded Systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-systems.md>), [Embedded Software Dev](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-software-dev.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/systems.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [ESP32-C6](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32-c6.md>)

Tags: [article](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/article.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [efficiency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/efficiency.md>), [embedded](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded.md>), [embedded-systems](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded-systems.md>), [esp32-c6](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-c6.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [low-power](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/low-power.md>), [microcontrollers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/microcontrollers.md>), [nuttx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nuttx.md>), [posix](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/posix.md>), [power-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/power-management.md>), [practitioner](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/practitioner.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains power management on Espressif devices using NuttX. It describes Espressif power modes, NuttX power-management states, how the states map to one another, and how to control sleep modes from the shell or a custom application. It also introduces governors and discusses power-consumption measurements across multiple ESP chips.

### Source excerpt

This article walks through Espressif power modes and NuttX power states, then explains how they map to each other. Then it introduces NuttX's power management system and the concept of governors. The how-to part shows how to control sleep modes from the shell and a custom application. Finally, you will see real power-consumption measurements across multiple ESP chips to illustrate the practical impact using power states.

## Amazon KVS WebRTC SDK for Espressif Chipsets and ESP RainMaker Camera

DevFeed: [Amazon KVS WebRTC SDK for Espressif Chipsets and ESP RainMaker Camera](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/amazon-kvs-webrtc-sdk-for-espressif-chipsets-and-esp-rainmaker-camera-13745.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/01/kvs-webrtc-sdk-esp-announcement/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-01-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [SDKs](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdks.md>), [WebRTC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/webrtc.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Esp Rainmaker](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-rainmaker.md>), [amazon](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/amazon.md>), [Microcontroller](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microcontroller.md>), [Streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/streaming.md>), [Internet of things](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/iot.md>), [Low Latency](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/low-latency.md>)

Tags: [announce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announce.md>), [aws](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aws.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [camera](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/camera.md>), [esp-idf](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-idf.md>), [esp-rainmaker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp-rainmaker.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [esp32p4](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32p4.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [kvs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kvs.md>), [low-latency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/low-latency.md>), [microcontrollers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/microcontrollers.md>), [rainmaker](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rainmaker.md>), [sdk](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sdk.md>), [spiram](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/spiram.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>), [video-streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video-streaming.md>), [webrtc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/webrtc.md>)

### AI overview

Espressif announces an ESP-IDF port of the Amazon KVS WebRTC SDK for ESP32 microcontrollers. The port supports real-time audio and video streaming and includes memory optimizations, SPIRAM integration, WebRTC Split Mode, and a simplified API. The article also presents ESP RainMaker Camera as a production-ready use case.

### Source excerpt

This article announces the ESP-IDF port of Amazon KVS WebRTC SDK, featuring memory optimizations, split mode power savings, and a simplified API. We also showcase ESP RainMaker Camera as a production-ready use-case built on this SDK.

## Espressif - Introducing Matter Cameras

DevFeed: [Espressif - Introducing Matter Cameras](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/espressif-introducing-matter-cameras-13744.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/01/introducing-esp-matter-camera/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-01-21T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>), [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [SDK](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdk.md>), [Streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/streaming.md>), [WebRTC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/webrtc.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [announcement](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcement.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [camera](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/camera.md>), [cameras](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cameras.md>), [encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/encryption.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [esp32-p4](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32-p4.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [iot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iot.md>), [matter](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matter.md>), [sdk](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sdk.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [streaming](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/streaming.md>), [webrtc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/webrtc.md>)

### AI overview

Espressif announces Matter-based camera support for its SoCs, including the ESP32 series, using Matter 1.5 and the Espressif Matter SDK. The implementation uses WebRTC and supports interoperable camera devices, encrypted live streaming, recorded media upload, privacy masking, motion detection, and digital pan-tilt-zoom.

### Source excerpt

This article describes the Matter camera features introduced in Matter 1.5 and discusses camera support for the ESP32 series of SoCs using Espressif Matter SDK

## MCUboot - Getting Started Guide for ESP32

DevFeed: [MCUboot - Getting Started Guide for ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mcuboot-getting-started-guide-for-esp32-13746.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2026/01/mcuboot-getting-started/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2026-01-09T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [ESP32](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp32.md>), [Embedded Software Dev](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/embedded-software-dev.md>), [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [NuttX](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/nuttx.md>), [Zephyr RTOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/zephyr-rtos.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [bootloader](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bootloader.md>), [building](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/building.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/configuration.md>), [ecdsa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ecdsa.md>), [ed25519](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ed25519.md>), [embedded](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded.md>), [esp32](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/esp32.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firmware.md>), [flashing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/flashing.md>), [getting-started](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/getting-started.md>), [mcuboot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mcuboot.md>), [nuttx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nuttx.md>), [rsa](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rsa.md>), [secure-boot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/secure-boot.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [zephyr](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zephyr.md>)

### AI overview

A practical guide to using MCUboot on ESP32-based projects. It explains MCUboot's secure bootloader role, environment and application configuration, bootloader building, and flashing, with examples for NuttX and Zephyr RTOS applications.

### Source excerpt

This guide provides a practical getting-started walkthrough for using MCUboot on ESP32. It covers step-by-step environment setup, bootloader building, application configuration, and flashing. It also gives an overview of MCUboot's execution flow.

## ESP-ZeroCode adds RED-DA documentation support for Matter device firmware

DevFeed: [ESP-ZeroCode adds RED-DA documentation support for Matter device firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/red-da-compliant-matter-devices-with-esp-zerocode-13741.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/2025/12/red_da_matter_esp_zerocode/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2025-12-08T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>), [EN 18031](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/en-18031.md>), [Red](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/red.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Framework](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/framework.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [cryptography](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptography.md>), [en-18031](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/en-18031.md>), [espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/espressif.md>), [firmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firmware.md>), [matter](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/matter.md>), [ota](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ota.md>), [product-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/product-development.md>), [redda](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/redda.md>), [zerocode](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/zerocode.md>)

### AI overview

Espressif describes an ESP-ZeroCode integration that generates Matter device firmware alongside a RED-DA-oriented documentation starter package. The package includes pre-filled templates covering platform security, network and secure-update mechanisms, and EN 18031 mappings; manufacturers must add device-specific information to complete the technical file.

### Source excerpt

In this blog we will introduce how combining the Espressif RED-DA compliance framework along with the ESP ZeroCode platform can help accelerate your product development

[Next page](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md?cursor=WyIyMDI1LTEyLTA4VDAwOjAwOjAwKzAwOjAwIiwgImVhZGYwMGZmLTJhN2MtNDMwYS04NTgyLTdiZjRhMjk4NDkyOSJd>)