The National Instruments USB-6008 is a bus-powered multifunction I/O device engineered for versatile data acquisition and control applications. It features eight single-ended or four differential analog input channels, along with two analog output channels and twelve digital input/output channels. The analog outputs can be precisely software-timed, delivering voltage signals in the range of 0 to 5 volts. Built with a 32-bit integrated counter, the USB-6008 utilizes a full-speed USB interface, facilitating easy connectivity to host systems. This device offers a maximum sample rate of 10 kS/s, ensuring high performance whether operating on a single channel or multiple channels simultaneously.

The USB-6008 is equipped with user-friendly features, including a USB connector for seamless integration, an LED indicator for device status, and screw terminal connector plugs for straightforward I/O connections. Its programmable gain amplifier (PGA) allows for optimal input gains during differential measurements, automatically adjusting based on the selected voltage range. The device supports both multiple and single analog-to-digital conversions, utilizing a FIFO buffer to safeguard data integrity during acquisition.

Compatibility with the NIDAQmx driver allows the USB-6008 to interface seamlessly with major application development environments such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and LabVIEW SignalExpress. Compact in size, the device measures 3.22 inches by 3.35 inches by 0.91 inches and weighs just 3 oz. It operates effectively in a temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C and can be stored in conditions from -40 °C to 85 °C, with a relative humidity tolerance of 5% to 95% (non-condensing). While the USB-6008 has been declared obsolete by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves. The product is offered with a three-year warranty, ensuring reliability and support.