
The Perfect Arduino Board for Electronics Beginners
XIAO SAMD21 (aka. Seeeduino XIAO) is your ideal gateway to electronics and programming, featuring native Arduino IDE compatibility and a complete beginner-friendly ecosystem. With comprehensive free courses, step-by-step tutorials, and extensive community projects as references, your learning journey is fully guided. The compatible XIAO Starter Kit, Grove expansion boards for XIAO, and Grove system (400+ compatible modules) enable quick prototyping without prior electronics knowledge or soldering skills. Progress naturally from basic concepts to creating complex projects like wearables and IoT devices. Whether you're new to electronics or expanding your maker skills, XIAO's combination of plug-and-play hardware and rich learning resources makes it the perfect platform to bring your creative ideas to life.
Better Value, More Creation with 3PCS Pack
Save 10% compared to single-unit purchases with this cost-effective bundle. Perfect for multi-project development, classroom teaching, workshop settings, or sharing with your fellow makers. Plus, enjoy free shipping from our China warehouse via China Post - making this pack an even smarter choice for your creative journey.
Classic Form Factor and Extensive Seeed Studio XIAO Ecosystem
First launched in 2019, XIAO SAMD21's compact 21 x 17.8mm design set the standard for miniature development boards. Its native compatibility with the comprehensive XIAO Add-on ecosystem - from expansion boards, sensors and displays to connectivity modules and actuators (Grove Expansion, CAN-Bus, LoRa module, LED Matrix, Vision AI Sensor, Round Display, L76K GSP module, 2-Mic Array, ePaper Displays, mmWave sensor, AC relay, Bus Servo Driver and many more) - makes it versatile for any project, no matter how simple or complex.
Production-Ready Design with Fusion PCBA Support
All Seeed Studio XIAO dev boards feature a production-optimized SMD (Surface Mount Device) design with standardized stamp holes, making it perfect for commercial PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) integration. Through our Fusion PCBA Sponsorship program, you can not only enjoy the lowest unit prices for all XIAO modules from our Fusion Open Parts Library, but also fabricate and scale your XIAO-based PCBA designs at low cost (30% off) with FREE Design for Manufacturing consulting services, streamlining your journey from prototype to production.
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XIAO SoM User Manual open-sources all hardware and software materials of XIAO, providing professional product design guidelines to help you accelerate ideas off the ground, streamline product design, providing a seamless experience from module selection to mass production. You can check here more info.
Product Name | Seeed Studio XIAO SAMD21 |
Chipset | |
Processor | ARM Cortex-M0+ processor running at up to 48 MHz. |
RAM | 32KB SRAM |
Flash | 256KB Flash |
Interface | GPIO Pin x14Digital Pin x11Analog Pin x11DAC x1I2C x1 UART x1SPI x1 |
Onboard | User LED x1 Power LED x1 Status LEDs for Serial Communication (TX/RX Indicators) x2 |
Wireless Connectivity | / |
Power | Input voltage (Type-C): 5V lnput voltage (BAT): 5V |
Software Compatibility | Arduino, PlatformIO, MicroPython, CircuitPython, Zephyr, and more to come |
Working Temperature | -40 to 85°C |
Dimensions | 21x17.8mm |
Varients |
Seeed Studio XIAO SAMD21 | X3 |
7-Pin Header (2.54mm) | X6 |
This is the 3-Pack Bundle of XIAO SAMD21, a mini Arduino compatible board built on Microchip SAMD21G18 MCU. As the flagship model in Seeed Studio XIAO series, this thumb-sized board offers professional-grade performance in an ultra-compact form factor with a SMD design. With comprehensive support for Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and PlatformIO, along with extensive learning courses and tutorials, it's an excellent platform for beginners entering the world of open-source electronics.