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ESP12E vs ESP12F WiFi Modules Introduction
The ESP12E and ESP12F are two variants of the popular ESP8266 WiFi-enabled microcontroller. There have been several variants of the board manufactured by different companies, each with different features. In this article, we will take a look at the differences between ESP12E and ESP12F.
Specifications Of ESP12E and ESP12F
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Specification |
ESP12E |
ESP12F |
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Supply Voltage |
3.0V to 3.6V |
3.0V to 3.6V |
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Operating Current |
80mA avg. |
80mA avg. |
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WiFi Parameters |
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Security |
WPA/WPA2 |
WPA/WPA2 |
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Output Power |
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The ESP12F is a newer and more updated version of the ESP12E and features a better antenna design, hence the better output power.
Note: More technical details can be found in the ESP12E datasheet and ESP12F datasheet given at the end of this page.
Major Differences between ESP12E and ESP12F
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ESP12E |
ESP12F |
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Relatively worse transmission power |
Relatively better transmission power thanks to improved antenna design |
Conclusion
The ESP12E and ESP12F are essentially the same modules, but the ESP12F is an improved version of the ESP12E and has a better antenna design, which leads to better output power.
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