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

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