Ai-Thinker BW16 RTL8720DN Dual-Band Wi-Fi + BLE Development Board (Type-C)

The Ai-Thinker BW16 Development Board is a powerful wireless IoT platform based on the Realtek RTL8720DN chipset. It combines dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) with Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE), making it ideal for smart home devices, industrial IoT, automation systems, wireless monitoring, and embedded applications. Featuring onboard GPIO headers, RGB LED, USB Type-C connectivity, and compatibility with Arduino development environments, the BW16 offers a flexible solution for rapid prototyping and product development.

Key Features -

• Based on Realtek RTL8720DN wireless SoC

• Dual-band Wi-Fi support (2.4GHz and 5GHz)

• Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE) connectivity

• USB Type-C interface for programming and power

• Onboard RGB LED for status indication and user applications

• GPIO pins available on both sides for easy expansion

• Breadboard-friendly design for rapid prototyping

• Compatible with Arduino development environment

• Integrated wireless networking and Bluetooth stack

• Suitable for IoT and embedded system development

Specifications -

• Product Type - Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Development Board

• Module - Ai-Thinker BW16

• Chipset - Realtek RTL8720DN

• Wireless Standard - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

• Wi-Fi Frequency Bands - 2.4GHz and 5GHz

• Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (BLE)

• Processor Architecture - ARM Cortex-M4F + ARM Cortex-M0

• High-Performance Core - ARMv8 Cortex-M4F MCU

• Low-Power Core - ARMv8M Cortex-M0 MCU

• USB Interface - USB Type-C

• GPIO Interface - Multiple Configurable GPIO Pins

• Onboard Indicator - RGB LED

• Internal Storage - Integrated On-Chip Memory

• Development Support - Arduino Compatible

• Mounting Style - Development Board with Pin Headers

Connectivity Features -

• Dual-Band Wi-Fi Communication

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.0)

• GPIO Expansion Interface

• Serial Communication Support

• Wireless Data Transfer and Control

Applications -

• Industrial IoT systems

• Smart home automation

• Smart agriculture and rural monitoring

• Hotel management systems

• Wireless sensor networks

• Home automation controllers

• Embedded networking projects

• Remote monitoring systems

• Smart appliances

• Educational and DIY electronics projects