Particle's Photon 2: A Powerful Gateway to the IoT and Machine Learning World

A groundbreaking IoT development board with advanced processing power, robust security, seamless cloud integration, and competitive pricing.

Built for scalability

The Photon 2 offers key capabilities critical for effective scaling. It brings a 200MHz processor and 3MB of RAM alongside built-in BLE and 2.4GHz and 5GHz network capabilities to the Adafruit Feather-compatible form factor developers love for quick iteration and prototyping. The Photon 2 seamlessly connects to Particle’s Internet of Things (IoT) Platform as a Service (PaaS), which encompasses a suite of features such as connectivity management, secure messaging, over-the-air firmware updates, and a host of development tools.

For builders eager to take designs beyond the prototype phase, the Photon 2 is optimized for easy transition to Particle’s production-grade Wi-Fi module, the P2 (a smaller, integrated SoM).

Learn more about Particle’s suite of services and solutions here.

Machine learning at the edge

Particle has teamed up with Edge Impulse to deliver a super-fast and intuitive machine learning development environment for the Photon 2. For those looking to get started quickly, Particle’s Edge ML Kit bundles together the Photon 2 with an array of sensors and tutorials primed to familiarize beginners and seasoned engineers alike with use cases at the intersection of machine learning and IoT.

LIMITED TIME: Photon 2 + Edge ML Kit for $49.

Comprehensive security features

The Photon 2 boasts an industry-leading security stack. It uses Arm TrustZone technology, providing a secure environment for processing sensitive data and operations, alongside top-tier features like crypto acceleration, secure boot, encrypted flash memory, and encrypted device-to-cloud communication.

Check out Particle’s most recent security protocol checklist here.

Photon 2 use cases

The Photon 2 is the perfect backbone for a broad spectrum of IoT projects. Particle customers are working on projects including:

Smart home devices: Wi-Fi-connected lights, locks, sensors, appliances, etc. A massive collection of libraries and tutorials power easy, out-of-the-box project compatibility.
Industrial IoT/Industry 4.0: Monitoring equipment health and performance, using ML to identify preventative maintenance needs. The Photon 2 enables robust wireless connectivity in industrial settings.
Smart city/smart building: Environmental monitoring, occupancy tracking, asset management. The Photon 2's wireless and security make it suitable for public infrastructure and spaces.
Retail & logistics: Inventory management, access control, POS systems. The Photon 2 can bring connectivity and intelligence to retail operations.

Particle 2 feature list

Wi-Fi support: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth support: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Microcontroller: Realtek RTL8721DM MCU
CPU frequency: 200 MHz
Memory: 3 MB RAM + 2 MB flash
Operating system: Particle Device OS
Certifications: FCC, IC, and CE certified
Power options: USB, VUSB pin, LiPo, Li+ pin, and 3V3 pin
Security: Arm TrustZone, crypto accelerator, secure boot, encrypted flash memory, encrypted device-to-cloud communication
Integrated IoT platform: Yes (Particle's IoT Platform-as-a-Service)

Get started with the Photon 2

Whether you're a beginner excited to delve into IoT and machine learning or a seasoned developer focused on scale, the Photon 2 is a user-friendly, cost-effective, powerful solution. To join the conversation with Particle users and community members, check out the Particle Community discussion forum here. To learn more about Particle’s offerings and resources for connected products, contact Particle today.