Get Early Access to Raspberry Pi RP2354 MCU with NextPCB - NextPCB Accelerator #11

NextPCB is excited to introduce Raspberry Pi's RP2354 microcontroller to the NextPCB Accelerator campaign. Through NextPCB Accelerator, eager designers can start building prototypes with the yet unreleased silicon ahead of the crowd and NextPCB will even build them for free.

RP2350 and RP2354 Overview

RP2354A and RP2354B are the 2MB stacked flash variants of the RP2350 that was released in 2024 in the form of the Pico 2, and became available from authorized Raspberry Pi resellers in early 2025. The revolutionary successor to Raspberry Pi’s debut and highly popular MCU, the RP2040, the RP2350 and RP2354 continue the low-cost, high-performance characteristics that took the embedded community by storm and challenged the likes of STM32, SAMD21 and ESP32 in the 32-bit MCU race. 

The RP2350 series is a significant and sizeable upgrade in almost every aspect, with greater performance thanks to the improved clock speed, nearly double the on-board memory, up to 48 GPIO pins, 12 state machines, the choice of two architectures and expanded security and peripheral options. The price point has not changed, however, maintaining the same low-cost profile that made the original especially popular with makers and industries alike. For size-constrained applications, RP2354’s stacked memory makes Raspberry Pi’s silicon offering even more competitive in the MCU space, enabling even more applications and projects.

RP2350 and RP2354 Specification

Have an idea for a great RP2354-based product? Submit your application now!

Now, NextPCB is inviting early-bird developers to take to the stage and explore RP2354's capabilities. Surprise the Raspberry Pi community and showcase your creativity with the NextPCB Accelerator campaign. NextPCB will select 10 exceptional submissions and build 2 prototype devices for free (up to a value of $500).

Act fast—only 10 projects will be accepted for this NextPCB Accelerator campaign on a first-come, first-served basis.

What's included in the program?

• Free Prototyping Support: Get 2 PCBA units completely free, including the RP2354 chips, PCB fabrication, components, assembly and shipping worldwide (up to a value of USD $500).
• Early Bird Access: Get priority access to RP2354 before mass availability.
• Comprehensive Technical Support: Receive extensive assistance covering manufacturing engineering, design guidance, certification support, and production-related assistance. 
• Personalized Assistance: Enjoy dedicated 1:1 support throughout your development journey.

Who Can Participate?

In addition to business applications, we welcome hobbyist designs that contribute to the open-source community and showcase interesting applications using RP2354. All submissions must be original - publicly available designs are not eligible for sponsorship.

Campaign participants can only take advantage of one NextPCB Accelerator sponsorship per month.

Why NextPCB?

Take advantage of a host of benefits and value-added services when your RP2354-based design is manufactured with NextPCB:

• Professional assembly: The Raspberry Pi RP2350 and RP2354's compact QFN packages are child’s play for NextPCB's state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities. Our precision pick-and-place machines, advanced automated inspection equipment, and meticulously controlled processes ensure flawless results with maximum reliability and minimum hassle.
• Prototype and Scale-up Assistance: From initial prototype to volume production, we provide seamless technical support—eliminating the need to coordinate multiple suppliers.
• Batch Programming and Functional Testing Services: Access comprehensive IC programming, firmware burning, and functional testing services. NextPCB offers free functional testing for up to 10 units—perfect for this free PCBA campaign.

Ready to explore RP2354 greater capabilities? Wait no longer and get early access and free prototypes with NextPCB.

How to Get Started

1. Contact our customer support team (support@nextpcb.com) and specify your project purpose. We can sign an NDA to protect your IP if needed.

2. Submit your PCBA inquiry through our quotation system and follow instructions to claim your 2 free PCBA units.

Early bird developers are should heed to Raspberry Pi's hardware design resources and reference designs to ensure performance and system stability:

https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/rp2350/hardware-design-with-rp2350.pdf
https://datasheets.raspberrypi.com/rp2350/Minimal-KiCAD.zip

At NextPCB, we're committed to empowering developers, makers and engineers realize their projects with confidence. Get a head-start on RP2354 development by joining NextPCB’s Accelerator program today and take advantage of early bird access, production support and more. 

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