PicoVNA® 100 Series vector network analyzers

Other I/O

Power (12 to 15 V DC, 25 W) and USB 2.0 control are located

on the rear panel. Trigger I/O for sweep synchronization and

10 MHz I/O for reference clock synchronization are available

on four BNC sockets.

Bias-Ts

Bias-Ts are often not provided, or available as costly extras, on other VNAs. Use the PicoVNA’s built-in bias-Ts to

provide a DC bias or test stimulus to active devices without the complexity and cost of external DC-blocks. The bias

is supplied from external power supplies or test sources routed to the SMB connectors next to each VNA port.

Use bias-Ts to power an active DUT

DUT

DC pwr

DC pwr

Use bias-Ts to power an active DUT

10 MHz reference in /out

USB host connection

+12 V to +15 V DC power

Power on/off switch

Sweep trigger in/out

Test cables, adaptors, calibration standards and measurement check standards

A range of high-integrity RF and microwave accessories are available from Pico Technology. Test cables and calibration standards strongly influence the overall performance of a

VNA, so we recommend that you select your accessories and perform your calibrations carefully.

Cables and standards are often the weakest links in a VNA measurement, generally contributing significantly to measurement uncertainty despite their traditionally high cost. At

the lowest levels of uncertainty, costs can be significant and measurements can be compromised by seemingly quite minor damage or wear. For these reasons, many customers

hold both premium-grade items for calibration, reference or measurement standards, and standard-grade items as working standards and cables. Pico Technology now offers cost-

effective solutions in both grades. In general we recommend PC3.5 interfaces for premium or reference use and SMA interfaces for working use.

10 MHz reference in/out

USB host connection

+12 V to +15 V DC power

Power on/off switch

Sweep trigger in/out