diff --git a/artiq/test/coredevice/test_spi.py b/artiq/test/coredevice/test_spi.py
index 17bf6eeb6..0faf4677f 100644
--- a/artiq/test/coredevice/test_spi.py
+++ b/artiq/test/coredevice/test_spi.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ class CardTest(EnvExperiment):
     @kernel
     def run(self):
         self.core.reset()
+        delay(1*ms)
         
         freq = 1*MHz
         cs = 1