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Teensy

Teensy is a USB-based microcontroller development board series offered by PJRC.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Teensy is a complete USB-based microcontroller development system in a very small footprint, capable of implementing many types of projects, with all programming done via the USB port. The line spans 32-bit boards such as Teensy 4.1, Teensy 4.0, Teensy 3.6, Teensy 3.5, Teensy 3.2 and Teensy LC, as well as 8-bit boards including Teensy++ 2.0 and Teensy 2.0. Key features include compatibility with Arduino software and libraries, USB device flexibility, single pushbutton programming, the Teensy Loader application, free software development tools, and support for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows. PJRC also offers related products and accessories such as audio shields, a color touchscreen, the Prop Shield, OctoWS2811, and bootloader chips.

History

Teensy is described as a microcontroller board series. The official site presents it as a complete USB-based microcontroller development system in a very small footprint, capable of implementing many types of projects, with all programming done via the USB port. The product line includes 32-bit boards (Teensy 4.1, Teensy 4.0, Teensy 3.6, Teensy 3.5, Teensy 3.2, Teensy LC) and 8-bit boards (Teensy++ 2.0, Teensy 2.0). Key features listed include compatibility with Arduino software and libraries, USB flexibility, single pushbutton programming, the Teensy Loader application, free software development tools, and support for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows. PJRC also lists related products and accessories such as audio shields, a color touchscreen, the Prop Shield, OctoWS2811, and bootloader chips.

Products and positioning

A complete USB-based microcontroller development system in a very small footprint, compatible with Arduino software and libraries.

  • Teensy 4.1

    Extreme 600 MHz speed, with USB Host, SD Card, Memory Expansion.

  • Teensy 4.0

    Extreme 600 MHz speed.

  • Teensy 3.6

    Fastest Teensy 3.x, with USB Host, Hi-Res Analog Inputs and 2 Analog Outputs.

  • Teensy 3.5

    Fastest 5V Tolerant Teensy, Hi-Res Analog Inputs and 2 Analog Outputs.

  • Teensy 3.2

    Powerful in Small Size, Hi-Res Analog Inputs and 1 Analog Output.

  • Teensy LC

    Lowest Cost.

  • Teensy++ 2.0

    Largest 8 bit Teensy.

  • Teensy 2.0

    Standard 8 bit Teensy.

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