Inside The Silicon: The How and Why of RP2350
Summary
Paul Sherry and Chris Boris discuss the RP2350 microcontroller, highlighting its enhanced security, doubled performance, and PIO features over the RP2040. They cover its applications in industrial and hobbyist projects, open-source transparency, and long-term availability guarantees. The episode also introduces new stacked-flash SKUs and the chip’s unique dual-architecture design featuring both ARM Cortex-M33 and custom RISC-V cores.
Topics discussed
Introduction and history of RP2040 development
Feedback shaping RP2350 and current applications
RP2350 killer features: Security, performance, and PIO
Deep dive into security features and radical transparency
Getting started, documentation, and product longevity
New packaging options and stacked flash SKUs
Dual architecture: ARM and RISC-V cores rationale
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