Continuous Streaming with Firmware v2.0.0 Beta2 for Pulse Streamer 8/2
on 02 January 2025
At Swabian Instruments, innovation never stops. We're excited to share the preliminary release of firmware v2.0.0 Beta2 for the Pulse Streamer 8/2, setting the stage for a new feature — continuous streaming.

At Swabian Instruments, innovation never stops. We’re excited to share the preliminary release of firmware v2.0.0 Beta2 for the Pulse Streamer 8/2, setting the stage for a new feature — continuous streaming. Below is a sneak peek into the Pulse Streamer’s upcoming capabilities, designed to elevate its performance to new heights while ensuring seamless backward compatibility.
What’s New in v2.0.0 Beta2?
The main feature of firmware 2.0 is continuous streaming, a game-changer for high-speed pulse generation and data handling. With the Beta2 preliminary release, you can explore and utilize this feature before the official launch. Here’s what you need to know:
- Continuous streaming: Unlock precision and efficiency in continuous pulse sequence generation.
- Full Backward Compatibility: The new firmware works perfectly with existing setups, ensuring no disruption in your current workflows.
- Stable API: API has been enhanced with new methods like upload(), start(), and isReadyForData().
- User-Friendly Setup: Just install the updater file and perform an offline update to get started! You can always revert to your current firmware version if needed.
- Enhanced Developer Support: Updated client packages for Python and MATLAB with programming examples are included to streamline your integration of this continuous streaming feature within your experiments!
A Look Ahead
The full v2.0 firmware release is just around the corner. This preliminary release is your chance to preview its powerful capabilities and integrate them into your projects early. Get ready to experience the future of pulse generation. Update to firmware v2.0.0 Beta2 today and unlock the potential of continuous streaming!
