Red Pitaya

Documentation Contents

  • 1. What is Red Pitaya?
  • 2. Quick start
    • 2.1. Identify your board model
      • 2.1.1. List of Red Pitaya board models
      • 2.1.2. How to identify your board model
      • 2.1.3. Visual identification guide
        • Gen 2 boards
        • Original Gen boards
    • 2.2. What do I need before I start?
    • 2.3. Connect to Red Pitaya
      • 2.3.1. Identify your board model
      • 2.3.2. Connection requirements
      • 2.3.3. Connection steps (all board models)
      • 2.3.4. Find your Red Pitaya’s web address
        • Method 1: Using the hostname (recommended)
        • Method 2: Using the IP address
      • 2.3.5. Success! You’re connected
      • 2.3.6. Troubleshooting
    • 2.4. Update Red Pitaya OS
    • 2.5. Prepare SD card
      • 2.5.1. Installation steps
      • 2.5.2. Installation instructions for Windows, Linux and macOS
        • Windows
        • Linux
        • macOS
    • 2.6. SD card advanced guide
      • 2.6.1. OS Versions
        • Latest 2.00 OS
        • 1.04 OS
        • Older OS versions
        • Nightly Builds
      • 2.6.2. Command-line installation
        • Linux
        • macOS
      • 2.6.3. Red Pitaya OS partitions
        • Delete partitions on the SD card
      • 2.6.4. Manual ecosystem upgrade
      • 2.6.5. Nightly build installation guide
        • Updating nightly build ecosystem
      • 2.6.6. Installing older OS on new boards
      • 2.6.7. Resize file system
    • 2.7. QSPI eMMC board connection
      • 2.7.1. Features
      • 2.7.2. Contents
      • 2.7.3. Hardware requirements
      • 2.7.4. Installing the QSPI eMMC board
      • 2.7.5. Booting Red Pitaya with QSPI eMMC board
      • 2.7.6. QSPI and eMMC boot options
      • 2.7.7. Hardware and software specifications
    • 2.8. Red Pitaya Aluminium Case Assembly
      • 2.8.1. Components
      • 2.8.2. Compatibility
      • 2.8.3. Assembly Instructions
    • 2.9. Red Pitaya Acrylic Case Assembly
      • 2.9.1. Components
      • 2.9.2. Compatibility
      • 2.9.3. Assembly Instructions
    • 2.10. Red Pitaya heatsink interface setup
      • 2.10.1. Compatibility
      • 2.10.2. Components
      • 2.10.3. Before the assembly
      • 2.10.4. Assembly instructions
    • 2.11. FAQ
      • 2.11.1. General troubleshooting
      • 2.11.2. Application-specific troubleshooting
      • 2.11.3. Troubleshooting procedure
        • 1. Update the OS/firmware
        • 2. Status LEDs
        • 3. Network connection
        • 4. Serial console boot log
        • 5. Hardware connections
        • 6. Web applications
        • 7. Advanced Troubleshooting
      • 2.11.4. Connectivity
        • How to get started with Red Pitaya?
        • How to connect to Red Pitaya in a few simple steps?
        • Red Pitaya not booting anymore?
        • Red Pitaya is constantly rebooting?
        • How to connect the external clock to Red Pitaya?
        • How can I make sure that my Red Pitaya has access to the internet?
        • How can I make sure that Red Pitaya is connected to the same network as my computer/tablet/smartphone?
        • Is Red Pitaya connected to my local network?
        • How to find the Red Pitaya URL if it is not written on the sticker?
        • Slow Wi-Fi connection?
        • Wi-Fi dongle not detected?
      • 2.11.5. OS
        • How to update & upgrade OS?
        • Is Red Pitaya not booting even after OS update?
        • Is Red Pitaya failing to update?
        • Balena Etcher archive corrupted error?
      • 2.11.6. Applications & Web Interface
        • How can I start using RP measurement applications?
        • My device shows the wrong measurements. How can I calibrate it?
        • I am not getting any signal on the inputs or outputs of my Red Pitaya?
        • Problems with OS update application, and accessing the marketplace?
        • Web interface not functioning properly, or freezing?
        • Undesired disconnections?
        • An application is not working?
        • Lock-in PID applications
      • 2.11.7. Software
        • How can I acquire data with Red Pitaya?
        • How can I generate data with Red Pitaya?
        • How to control Red Pitaya remotely using LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python?
        • Where can I find the ecosystem, software, and FPGA images?
        • How to start with FPGA development?
        • Are there any restrictions on installing Python packages?
      • 2.11.8. Hardware
        • Where can I find Red Pitaya schematics, 3D models (.step), and important components?
        • Are the FPGA, ADC and DAC synchronised?
        • Is there a hardware difference between the STEMlab 125-14 and the ISO17025 versions?
        • Is there a hardware difference between normal boards and OEM versions?
        • What is the difference between STEMlab 125-14 and STEMlab 125-14 Low Noise?
        • Is the STEMlab 125-14 board in the “Calibrated kit” calibrated?
        • What are the main differences between different Red Pitaya boards?
        • What is the bandwidth of the Red Pitaya boards?
      • 2.11.9. Gen 2 FAQ
      • 2.11.10. How to report a problem?
  • 3. Applications and Features
    • 3.1. Introduction to data acquisition and generation with Red Pitaya
      • 3.1.1. Oscilloscope and other applications
        • Running multiple web applications simultaneously
      • 3.1.2. SCPI commands
        • SCPI Acquisition
        • SCPI generation
      • 3.1.3. API commands (C++, Python)
      • 3.1.4. Streaming application
      • 3.1.5. Deep Memory Acquisition (DMA)
      • 3.1.6. Custom acquisition and generation (FPGA)
    • 3.2. Applications
      • 3.2.1. Oscilloscope & Signal Generator
        • Features
        • Specifications
        • Source code
      • 3.2.2. Arbitrary Waveform Manager
        • Features
        • Uploading custom waveforms
        • Source code
      • 3.2.3. Spectrum Analyzer
        • Features
        • Specifications
        • Source code
      • 3.2.4. Logic Analyzer
        • Top Settings Menu
        • Digital signal settings
        • Trigger settings
        • Cursors
        • Hardware/Connections
        • Specifications
        • How to decode bus data?
        • Source code
      • 3.2.5. Bode Analyzer
        • Features
        • Top settings menu
        • Measurement control panel
        • Calibration
        • Specifications
        • Source code
      • 3.2.6. Impedance Analyzer
        • Features
        • Top settings menu
        • Measurement control panel
        • How to use the impedance analyzer
        • Source code
      • 3.2.7. LCR meter
        • Connecting the LCR module
        • Features
        • Source code
      • 3.2.8. Data stream control
        • Overview
      • 3.2.9. RF Signal Recording and Playback script
        • How it works
        • Features
        • Requirements
        • Installation
        • Configuration
        • Usage
        • Troubleshooting
        • FAQ
        • Source code
      • 3.2.10. SDR applications
        • SDR Transceiver compatible with HPSDR
        • SDR Receiver compatible with HPSDR
        • SDR transceiver
        • macOS compatibility
        • Author & Source
      • 3.2.11. Vector Network Analyzer
        • What do I need before I start?
        • Start using Red Pitaya as a Vector Network Analyser
        • Perform calibration and start measuring
      • 3.2.12. PyPRL
        • What do I need before I start?
        • Compatibility
        • Install & run PyRPL
        • Author & Source
      • 3.2.13. Marketplace and contributed apps
        • Overview
        • Available Applications
        • Marketplace Access (Legacy)
        • Application Documentation
    • 3.3. System tools
      • 3.3.1. System Info
        • General OS and Ecosystem info
      • 3.3.2. Network Manager
        • Wired
        • Wireless
      • 3.3.3. Software update manager
        • Updating the OS
        • Software update manager troubleshooting
        • Other ways to update the ecosystem and Red Pitaya Linux OS
      • 3.3.4. Calibration
        • Overview
        • When to Calibrate
        • Required Equipment
        • Quick Reference Guide
        • Calibration Methods
        • Command Line Calibration
        • Known Issues
    • 3.4. Multiboard Synchronisation
      • 3.4.1. How can I control synchronised boards?
      • 3.4.2. X-Channel 2.0 (Click Shield) Synchronisation
        • Setup
        • Oscillator
        • External Clock
        • Hardware specifications
      • 3.4.3. X-Channel Synchronisation
        • Setup
        • Cable orientation
        • Alternative uses of S1 and S2 connectors
        • Board compatibility
        • Example - signal acquisition (streaming client)
      • 3.4.4. Code examples
      • 3.4.5. Multiboard synchronisation Q&A
        • Can I synchronise multiple different Red Pitaya board models with the Click Shields?
        • What is the difference between Red Pitaya X-channel System and Red Pitaya X-channel 2.0 (Click Shield) Synchronisation?
    • 3.5. Programming and remote-control tools
      • 3.5.1. SCPI server (MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python)
        • Quick start
        • Starting SCPI server manually
        • Starting SCPI server at boot time
        • How do SCPI commands work?
      • 3.5.2. C++ and Python Applications
        • Version compatibility
        • API overview
        • Working with C++ Applications
        • Working with Python Applications
        • Running applications at boot
        • Available Libraries
        • API Command Reference
        • API Examples
      • 3.5.3. Jupyter Lab
        • Features
        • Hardware - Sensor extension module
        • Examples
      • 3.5.4. Deep Memory Mode (DMM)
        • Deep Memory Acquisition (DMA)
        • Deep Memory Generation (DMG)
        • Changing reserved memory
        • API functions
        • API Code Examples
      • 3.5.5. List of supported SCPI & API commands
        • Initialization commands
        • Board control commands
        • LEDs and GPIOs
        • Analog Inputs and Outputs
        • Phase locked loop
        • Daisy chain clocks and triggers
        • Signal Generator
        • Acquisition
        • Deep Memory Mode (DMM)
        • LCR mode
        • UART
        • SPI
        • I2C
        • CAN
        • Status LEDs
        • Temperature protection and power
      • 3.5.6. Examples
        • Digital
        • Analog
        • Generating signals at RF outputs
        • Acquiring signals at RF inputs
        • Generating and Acquiring signals at RF inputs/outputs
        • Multi-board signal acquisition and generation
        • Deep Memory Acquisition and Generation
        • Digital communication interfaces
        • LCR meter example
        • Logic Analyzer
        • Streaming Examples
        • Web application examples
      • 3.5.7. Known SCPI & API issues and changes by OS version
        • How to find all available SCPI commands per OS version?
        • 2.05-37
        • 2.04-35
        • 2.00-30
        • 2.00-23
        • 2.00-18
        • 2.00-15
        • 1.04-28
        • 1.04-18 and older
    • 3.6. Command-line tools
      • 3.6.1. Signal generator utility
        • Source code
      • 3.6.2. Signal acquisition utility
        • Source code
      • 3.6.3. Spectrum analyzer utility
        • Source code
      • 3.6.4. Bode Analyzer
        • Source code
      • 3.6.5. LCR meter
        • Source code
      • 3.6.6. Daisy utility
        • Source code
      • 3.6.7. Streaming application utility
        • Data streaming
        • Source Code
      • 3.6.8. Monitor utility
        • Accessing system registers
        • Accessing FPGA registers
        • Source code
      • 3.6.9. LED control utility
        • Source code
      • 3.6.10. Calibration utility
        • New calibration storage format
        • Old calibration storage format
        • Source code
      • 3.6.11. Ecosystem update utility
        • Software requirements
        • Usage
        • Examples of use
        • Other ways to update the ecosystem and Red Pitaya Linux OS
        • Source code
      • 3.6.12. E3 I2C controller utility
        • Software requirements
        • Usage
        • Source code
      • 3.6.13. Overlay Utility (FPGA Configuration)
        • Overview
        • Command Help
        • Basic Usage
        • Command Syntax
        • Usage Examples
        • Verification
        • Common Issues
        • File Structure
        • Converting Bitstream Files
        • Advanced Usage - fpgautil
        • Related Documentation
        • Source Code
      • 3.6.14. Other useful information related to command-line tools
        • Saving data buffers
        • Copying data - Linux users
        • Copying data - Windows users
    • 3.7. Supported features and apps by Red Pitaya model
      • 3.7.1. Gen 2
      • 3.7.2. Original Generation
  • 4. Developer’s guide
    • 4.1. Hardware
      • 4.1.1. Understanding Product Names
      • 4.1.2. Understanding Generations
        • Gen 2 vs Original Generation
      • 4.1.3. Identify Your Board
      • 4.1.4. Products
        • Second generation boards
        • Original boards
        • Extension modules
        • Discontinued
        • Obsolete
      • 4.1.5. Specifications & Comparisons
        • General hardware specifications
        • Product comparison tables
      • 4.1.6. Known hardware issues
        • Known Hardware Issues (Gen 2)
        • Known Hardware Issues (Original Gen)
      • 4.1.7. Performance & Measurements
        • Original Gen Performance & Measurements
      • 4.1.8. Certificates
        • Certificates
    • 4.2. Software
      • 4.2.1. Introduction to Red Pitaya Software Development
        • 1. Understanding Red Pitaya Software Architecture
        • 2. Development Approaches
        • 3. Development Workflow
        • 4. Prerequisites
        • 5. Getting Help
        • 6. Next Steps
      • 4.2.2. Getting Started
        • Console Access
        • C++ Compiler and Make Utility Setup
        • Windows Subsystem for Linux Setup
      • 4.2.3. Application Development
        • Running C++ and Python Applications
        • Compiling Streaming client applications
        • Create your own WEB applications
      • 4.2.4. System Development
        • Build Red Pitaya ecosystem
        • Build Red Pitaya OS
        • E3 module - software
      • 4.2.5. System Configuration & Integration
        • Network
        • Service Management
        • General purpose input output
        • SPI interface
        • Interfacing SPI TFT displays with touch
        • Remote software deployment
      • 4.2.6. Troubleshooting
        • OS Version Compatibility
        • Known Software Issues
    • 4.3. FPGA section
      • 4.3.1. Navigating the FPGA Documentation
      • 4.3.2. Typical FPGA Development Workflow
      • 4.3.3. What’s in each section
        • Getting Started with FPGA Development
        • FPGA Tutorials
        • FPGA projects
        • Advanced FPGA Topics
        • Registers
  • 5. Customization services
Red Pitaya
  • 3. Applications and Features
  • 3.2. Applications
  • 3.2.8. Data stream control
  • Reference

Reference

Technical reference documentation for the Streaming application, including performance limitations, technical details, and implementation information.

  • Data streaming limitations
    • Data rate limitations
    • Calculating maximum sampling frequency
    • Packet size limitations
    • Data generation limitations
    • Performance optimization tips
    • Next steps
  • Technical details
    • How does it work?
    • ADC streaming architecture
    • DAC streaming architecture
    • Memory management
    • Data formats and conversion
    • Source code and development
    • Next steps
  • Performance optimization
    • Overview
    • Quick Start: Disable Web Interface
    • Additional Optimizations
    • Workflow Recommendations
    • Verification
    • Troubleshooting
    • Related Topics
    • Additional Resources
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