ORTEC 976

Quad counter/timer

Four fast counters with individual displays and a fifth section usable as a timer, counter, rate divider or delay.

Main counters
41
Display per main counter
8 digits1
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Performance

Pulse pair resolution, channels 1–44 ns1

Measuring range

Maximum counting rate, channels 1–4250 MHz1

Electronics & signal

Main counters41
Input logicTTL / fast negative NIM; 50 Ω1

Cooling

Display per main counter8 digits1

Power & battery

Power required+6 V: 0.7 A; −6 V: 0.9 A1

Mechanical

Net weight1.02 kg1

General

Maximum counting rate, section 580 MHz1
Internal clock1 MHz; ±50 ppm1
Time base increments1 µs / 1 ms1
Module widthDouble-width NIM module1

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product page product page; Specifications – inputs; Specifications – 5 IN; Specifications – Dimensions … Checked 2026-10-16
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Weight
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14 referenced values
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Weight
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Detector type
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Weight
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17 referenced values
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