PXI-6608 | NI High Precision Counter/Timer PXI Module(PN:777937-01)
June 03, 2026

PXI-6608 | NI High Precision Counter/Timer PXI Module(PN:777937-01)

Product Introduction PXI-6608 is discontinued single-slot 3U PXI high-stability counter/timing board upgraded from PXI-6602, core highlight integrated 10MHz OCXO oven-controlled crystal oscillator, designed for ultra-precision frequency, pulse, encoder & synchronous timing measurement; original NI production stopped, only used/refurbished spare available, upgrade alternative PXIe-6614.

Description

Part Code Definition

PXI = PXI bus standard;
6608 = high-precision OCXO version of NI 660X counter series(8-channel counter configuration)NI.

Technical Specifications

Counter Channel: 8 independent up/down counters, each 32-bit resolution; max input source frequency 80MHz, pre-scaler extended up to 125MHz
Reference Clock: Onboard 10MHz OCXO, long-term stability 75ppb/year; can replace chassis backplane 10MHz PXI_CLK10 for full-system high-precision syncNI
Digital I/O: Total 32-channel TTL/CMOS 5V bidirectional DI/DO; 8 dedicated IO, remaining 24 shared with counter terminals; single output drive 4mA, Schmitt trigger 300mV hysteresis, programmable input de-bounce filter
DMA & Buffer: 3 independent DMA channels, buffered continuous counting with duplicate count prevention
Electrical Parameter: Input impedance 25k~500kΩ, output impedance 75Ω; module power consumption 1~2.5A@5V backplane supply
Operating Environment: Working 0~55℃, storage -20~70℃, RH 5%~95% non-condensing; 5min OCXO preheat required to reach nominal precision

Interface & Communication Configuration

Front Connector: Single shielded 68-pin SCSI-type terminal for all counter source/gate/out + digital I/O wiring
Backplane Bus: Standard PXI peripheral slot, access PXI trigger bus + RTSI synchronous bus for multi-card cascading sync; OCXO clock output to PXI backplane global clock railNI
Driver & Software: NI-DAQmx driver, compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand; supports IRIG-B/GPS PPS timing synchronization, dual onboard RTC for absolute timestamping(GPS sync accuracy ≤300ns)NI.

Core Functions

1.Multiple counter working modes: incremental encoder position capture, event totalizing, frequency/period/pulse-width measurement, arbitrary pulse train continuous generationNI
2.OCXO high-precision reference clock, unify timing benchmark for full PXI chassis DAQ & DSA modules, improve overall test precisionNI
3.Programmable digital de-glitch filter to eliminate field switch bounce & industrial EMI interference for low-speed DI signal
4.Buffered continuous counting via DMA, long-time uninterrupted pulse data acquisition without CPU interruption
5.GPS/IRIG-B global clock synchronization for distributed multi-chassis time-aligned measurement systemsNI.

Application Scenarios

Aerospace inertial component timing calibration, automotive engine crankshaft encoder test, semiconductor production pulse & frequency inspection, rotating machinery tachometer & vibration sync acquisition, laboratory precision frequency standard measurement, legacy PXI test bench spare replacement(match PXI-1031 chassis).

Operation & Maintenance Notes

Preheat module minimum 5min after power on before precision test to stabilize OCXO temperature; adopt shielded twisted cable for field encoder/pulse wiring to reduce EMI; avoid overvoltage beyond 5.5V on DI terminal; clean 68pin connector periodically to prevent contact oxidation drift; annual external calibration for OCXO clock accuracy certification.


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