The ESP32 family is known for combining capable microcontrollers with wireless connectivity. The ESP32-S31 takes that further: it’s a dual-core RISC-V chip with Wi-Fi 6 and a memory management unit, allowing it to run full Linux rather than a reduced, no-MMU version.
Its computing resources are limited, so it won’t deliver a desktop-like experience. Still, there’s an Espressif Linux repository and an ongoing port of a 6.x kernel for people interested in experimenting. Development boards are also available at a range of prices.
The arrival of Linux on a microcontroller-class chip marks a notable step toward the overlap between microcontrollers and full-featured systems-on-chip. More chips in this category—and greater capabilities—may follow.
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