PicoVNA® 100 Series vector network analyzers

Recommended configurations using automated E-Cal SOLT calibration standards

Primary DUT interface Select

accessory

grade

Required test leads

Required manual calibration

kits

Supported

measurement

and calibration

modes

Also suited to DUTs…

Universal capability.

Dual-port devices or

any single-port device

with male or female or

male and female ports

Standard SMA

test leads

2x TA336 SMA male port

2x TA343 SMA(f-f) port adaptor

1x TA518 SOLT-AUTO-M

and

1x TA519 SOLT-AUTO-F*

All dual-port

calibration

modes and

S-parameters

Use and include within calibration:

1) A test port adaptor to address insertable dual-

port devices**.

2) Both port adaptors to address dual male port

non-insertable devices.

Premium PC3.5

test leads

2x TA338 PC3.5 male port

2x TA341 PC3.5(f-f) port adaptor

Alternatively using 1x automated E-Cal calibration standard …

Dual-port non-

insertable devices or

any single female port

device

Standard SMA

test leads

2x TA336 SMA male port

1x or 2x TA343 SMA(f-f) adaptor

1x TA519 SOLT-AUTO-F

All dual-port

calibration

modes and

S-parameters

Use and include within calibration a test port

adaptor to address insertable dual-port devices or

single-port device of opposing gender**.

Note that opposing gender dual-port non-

insertable devices can be addressed by adding

and de-embedding a further port adaptor.***.

Premium PC3.5

test leads

2x TA338 PC3.5 male port

1x or 2x TA341 PC3.5(f-f) adaptor

Dual-port non-

insertable devices or

any single male port

device

Standard SMA

test leads

2x TA337 SMA female port

1x or 2x TA342 SMA(m-m) adaptor

1x TA518 SOLT-AUTO-M

Premium PC3.5

test leads

2x TA339 PC3.5 female port

1x or 2x TA342 SMA(m-m) adaptor

* This automated dual E-Cal SOLT configuration is available with discount. Please see TA520 on the ordering information page.

** To calibrate use the characterized and polarized through adaptor supplied with your E-Cal standard. The PicoVNA E-Cal calibration wizard guides this setup.

*** With only one calibration kit it is not possible to calibrate after two-port gender adaptations. Purchase a second E-Cal calibration kit of opposing gender for full calibration after

two-port adaptions. Alternatively, once a non-insertable calibration has been performed, it is possible to measure the second port adaptor and de-embed its error. A third option is to

use reference plane shift and/or normalization for a lesser correction of adaptor errors.