The National Instruments PXI-7030/6533 is a high-performance Multifunction I/O Device designed for versatile digital input and output applications. It incorporates a processor board, the NI 7030, which features a 133 MHz AMD 486 DX5 microprocessor based on a 32-bit architecture. This energy-efficient processor facilitates the execution of embedded, real-time applications using LabVIEW Real-Time software. The PXI-7030 also integrates crucial support circuitry, including an ISA bridge, a PCI controller chipset, 256 KB of write-back L2 cache, and 32 MB of main memory.

Complementing the processor board is the NI 6533 daughterboard, which delivers comprehensive data acquisition capabilities with 32 Digital I/O channels and transfer rates of up to 1.8 Mbytes/s for pattern I/O and 2.0 Mbytes/s for handshaking I/O. The device supports a digital I/O voltage range of 5 V/TTL and provides +4.65 to +5.25 VDC with 1 A of available power at the I/O connector, enabling seamless integration of real-time control tasks with Windows-based measurement systems. The PXI-7030/6533 is designed to fit within 2 PXI slots and measures 6.3 x 3.9 inches, making it compatible with a wide array of PXI systems.

With a fully software-configurable daughterboard, all device resources, including interrupt levels and base memory addresses, are automatically allocated by the system software. Users can leverage the RTSI bus to synchronize their DAQ devices precisely. Although the PXI-7030/6533 has been designated as obsolete by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves. A user manual and maintenance documentation are accessible for download, and further inquiries regarding pricing can be directed to a sales representative.