# ESP32-CAM (Component)
## Description
The ESP32-CAM Ai-Thinker is a compact, low-cost Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled camera development module based on the ESP32-S dual-core microcontroller. It integrates an OV2640 2MP camera sensor, onboard Flash memory, PSRAM, and a MicroSD card slot, making it suitable for IoT vision applications, wireless surveillance, image capture, video streaming, face recognition, and smart home projects. The module combines wireless connectivity and image processing capabilities in a small form factor while maintaining low power consumption.
Key Features
ESP32-S Dual-Core Processor
Tensilica Xtensa LX6 dual-core 32-bit CPU
Operating frequency up to 240 MHz
Computing performance up to 600 DMIPS
Integrated Camera
Equipped with OV2640 CMOS image sensor
Maximum image resolution: 1600 × 1200 (UXGA, 2MP)
Supports JPEG image compression and video streaming
Memory
4 MB Flash memory
External PSRAM for frame buffering and image processing
520 KB internal SRAM
Wireless Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR and BLE support
Storage
Built-in MicroSD/TF card slot
Supports local storage of images, videos, and data logs
Peripheral Interfaces
UART
SPI
I²C
PWM
ADC
DAC
GPIO expansion pins
Power Supply
Operating voltage: 5 V
Low-power operation with deep-sleep capability for battery-powered applications
Compact Design
Module size approximately 27 mm × 40.5 mm
PCB antenna onboard
Optional external antenna connection on some variants
## Component Details
- **Owner:** lcsc
- **Created:** 10/31/2024
- **Last Updated:** 6/3/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Manufacturer Name:** Ai-Thinker(安信可)
- **License:** https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- **Manufacturer Part Number:** ESP32-CAM
- **Symbol Style:** parametric-v1
- **Part Type:** WiFi Modules
- **JLCPCB Part Class:** Extended Part
- **LCSC Part Number:** C277946
- **Package or Case Code:** COMM-TH_16P-L40.0-W27.0-P2.54_ESP32-CAM
- **Datasheet URL:** https://www.lcsc.com/datasheet/C277946.pdf?spm=wm.sxq.inf.ggs&lcsc_vid=FlkNBAIDRQULVABfFAVZBgZVFVZYBgZSQ1NeBVIFQlExVlNeR1VbVFRURFhdUjsOAxUeFF5JWBYZEEoKFBINSQcJGk4dAgUUFAk%3D
- **Used in:** 156 projects
- **Stars:** 1
## Distributor Pricing (qty 1)
*Pricing shown for quantity 1. For price breaks and other quantities, open in Flux.*
| Distributor | Unit Price (qty 1) | Stock |
|------------|--------------------|-------|
| [HQonline](https://www.hqonline.com/product-detail/wifi-and-bluetooth-modules-ai-thinker-esp32-cam-2500275474) | $6.66191 | 3 |
| [LCSC](https://www.lcsc.com/product-detail/C277946.html) | $7.2281 | 0 |
- **Part Type:** Integrated Circuits
- **Sub-Type:** Logic
- **Manufacturer:** Ai-Thinker
- **MPN:** ESP32-CAM
- **Mount Type:** PCB
- **Package / Case Code:** Module
- **Pin Count:** 16
## Pins
| Pin | Name | Type |
|-----|------|------|
| 13 | VCC | |
| 8 | 5V | |
| 9 | 3V3 | |
| 1 | IO4 | |
| 4 | IO15 | |
| 11 | IO0 | |
| 3 | IO14 | |
| 10 | IO16 | |
| 5 | IO13 | |
| 2 | IO2 | |
| 6 | IO12 | |
| 15 | U0T | |
| 14 | U0R | |
| 16 | GND | |
| 7 | GND | |
| 12 | GND | |
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