PICAXE 8-Pin Microcontroller DIP 7KB Flash 6 I/O

The PICAXE 8-Pin Microcontroller (M2 series) is a compact yet powerful solution for education and hobbyist projects. It supports up to 6 inputs/outputs and 3 analog sensor channels, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.

This M2 series chip features enhanced capabilities including configurable I/O pins, parallel tasking, ring tone music generation, and touch sensor inputs. It comes with 7KB flash program memory with self-read/write capability, 128 bytes of RAM, and two 8-bit timers (TMR0/TMR2) plus one 16-bit timer (TMR1).

The microcontroller is equipped with enhanced power-on/off reset, brown-out reset (BOR), in-circuit serial programming (ICSP), and integrated debug support. It also offers four capacitive touch channels for advanced touch sensing applications.

Operating at frequencies up to 32MHz, this through-hole DIP chip supports an I2C interface and operates across a supply voltage range of 2.3V to 5.5V. It is designed for robust performance in temperatures from -40°C to 125°C, ensuring reliability in various environments.

Specifications

• Core: M2 series PICAXE
• No. of Pins: 8
• Package / Case: DIP (Dual In-line Package)
• Program Memory Size: 7KB Flash
• RAM Memory Size: 128 Bytes
• No. of I/O's: 6
• ADC Channels: 3
• ADC Resolution: Not specified (omitted)
• Timers: Two 8-bit (TMR0/TMR2), One 16-bit (TMR1)
• Interfaces: I2C
• Supply Voltage Range: 2.3V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Special Features: Configurable I/O, parallel tasks, ring tone music, touch sensor inputs, capacitive touch channels

This microcontroller is an excellent choice for educational projects, hobbyist electronics, and any application requiring a small, low-cost