PicoVNA™ 106 vector network analyzer

Vector network analysis for the many

Once the domain of an elite few, microwave measurement has encroached into the lives of scientists, educators, surveyors, inspectors, engineers and technicians alike. Today’s

microwave measurements need to be straightforward, portable, accurate, cost-effective and easy to learn.

The PicoVNA 106 is an all new, UK-designed, professional USB-controlled, laboratory grade vector network instrument of unprecedented performance, portability and value for

money. Despite its simple outline, small footprint and low cost, the instrument boasts a four-receiver architecture to minimize the uncorrectable errors, delays and unreliability of

internal transfer switches.

Despite its small size, the PicoVNA 106 delivers an exceptional dynamic range of 118 dB at 10 Hz and only 0.005 dB RMS trace noise at its maximum operating bandwidth of

140 kHz. It can also gather all four S-parameters at every frequency point in just 190 µs; in other words, a 500 point 2-port .s2p Touchstone file in less than a tenth of a second. Its

low price means that the PicoVNA 106 would be cost-effective as a deep dynamic range scalar network analyzer or a single-port vector reflectometer. However, despite its size and

price, the PicoVNA 106 really is a full-function dual-port, dual-path vector network analyzer. It’s affordable in the classroom, in small businesses and even in amateur workshops, yet

capable of meeting the needs of all users up to the microwave laboratory technician and expert.

Vector network analysis everywhere

The PicoVNA’s small size, weight and cost, and high performance suit it to field service, installation test, embedded and classroom applications. With its remote automation

capability, it’s also attractive in applications such as:

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Test automation

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Manufacturers needing to integrate a reflectometry or transmission measurement core

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Inspection, test, characterization and calibration in the manufacture, distribution and service center industries

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Electronics component, assembly and system, and interface/interconnect ATE (cable, PCB and wireless)

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Material, geological, life science and food sciences; tissue imaging; penetrating scan and radar

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Broadband cable and harness test at manufacture, installation and fault-over-life monitoring

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Antenna matching and tuning