08M2+ - what is it?

[MPep]

Hi all,

Might seem like a silly question, but I thought I had purchased 08M2, but the package has the + written on it also.
Is there a difference, or is it indeed the same IC?

Mark.

 

[Technical]

It is indeed an 08M2.

 

[MPep]

Thank you.
Just wanted clarification.

 

[westaust55]

From PICAXE manual 1 page 16 (V7.8)

PICAXE Type Engraving on top of chip
• PICAXE-08M2 PICAXE-08M2+

There is also an 08M2LE (LE for "lite edition") which is a special part for educational use having only 256 bytes of program storage.

 

[MPep]

Thanks WA.
Couldn't find any reference to the marking so thought I'd ask.