Pico VNA-R06 Lite Kit

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Description

The PicoVNA-R06 is a compact and powerful 1-path vector network analyzer with 2 ports for measurements from 300 kHz to 6 GHz. With its high measurement speed, comprehensive analysis functions and flexible PC connectivity, it is ideally suited for the development, testing and optimization of RF components, assemblies, antennas and transmission paths.

The instrument measures the S11 and S21 parameters and provides a typical dynamic range of up to 80 dB in the frequency range from 0.3 to 2 GHz. Calibration functions for S11 & S21, source match, normalization and isolation enable reliable and repeatable measurement results.

The rugged housing is rated IP66, making it suitable for dusty and humid outdoor conditions. A built-in calibrator compensates for temperature-related measurement deviations in the range of 0 to 40 °C. Power is supplied via USB-C, making it easy to use with a rugged laptop or tablet without an additional power adapter.

The device's software runs on a PC, and communication with the device takes place via the USB interface.

For convenient data analysis, the PicoVNA-R06 supports numerous display modes:

Logarithmic and linear amplitude
Phase and group delay
VSWR
Real and imaginary parts
Smith chart
Polar diagram
Time-domain display

Key Features

Frequency Range: From 300 kHz to 6.4 GHz, with a frequency setting resolution of 10 Hz.
Measuring Parameters: S11 and S21.
Sweep Speed: Up to 20.2 ms for 201 points (S11) and 33.1 ms for S11+S21 (140 kHz bandwidth, 10 MHz to 6.4 GHz sweep).
Sweep Points: Selectable from 51 up to a maximum of 10001 points.
OS Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 10 (or later), macOS 11 (Big Sur or later), Linux, and Raspberry Pi 4 (or later).
Interfaces & API: Seamless integration into automated systems via standalone API with examples in C, C++, and Python, alongside SCPI remote interface through VNA Control 5.

The PicoVNA-R06 supports 1-port correction for S11 as well as source matching correction, normalization, and isolation correction for S21. Hanning and Kaiser-Bessel filters are available for time-domain measurements. Manual or automatic compensation of the electrical length, as well as correction of the effective dielectric constant, facilitate measurements on cables, wires, and printed circuit boards.

In addition to linear frequency sweeps, the device also supports CW sweeps and time-controlled measurements. With external trigger inputs and outputs, the analyzer can be integrated into automated test setups.

Feature	Value
Frequency range	300 kHz to 6 GHz
Measurement parameters	S11, S21
Measurement bandwidths	10, 50, 100, 500 Hz; 1, 5, 10, 15, 35, 70 and 140 kHz
Sweep points	51, 101, 201, 401, 801, 1,024, 2,001, 4,001, 9,001, 10,001
Typical dynamic range	80 dB up to 2 GHz; 70 dB up to 6 GHz
Test signal power	−20 to 0 dBm
Test-power setting resolution	0.1 dB
Test-port connectors	Type-N & SMA male
Interface	USB-C
Dimensions	187 × 81 × 41 mm
Weight	0.47 kg
Power supply	USB-C powered via USB power delivery, with optional DC input for hosts that cannot supply enough power. USB-C power profile is 5 V at 3 A. DC input: +12 Vdc to +15 Vdc, 1.9 A max with +15 Vdc supply

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PicoVNA-R06 Lite Kit (PQ466) Measurement Devices by Pico Technology Vector network analyzers for everyone

Vector network analyzers for everyone

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.

Pico vector network analyzers are UK-designed, professional USB-controlled, laboratory-grade vector network instruments of unprecedented performance, portability, and value for money.

Their low price makes them a cost-effective solution for the classroom, in small businesses, and even in amateur workshops, yet capable of meeting the needs of all users up to the laboratory or production test technician or the metrology expert.

Vector Network Analysis in the field, the workplace or as embedded function

The PicoVNAs' small size, lightweight, and low cost suit them to field service, installation test, OEM embedded, and classroom applications. With their remote automation capability, they are also attractive in applications such as:

Test automation, including multiple VNA control and measurement
Inspection, test, characterization, and calibration in the manufacture, distribution, and service center industries:
- Electronics component, assembly, systems, and interface/interconnect ATE (cable, PCB, and wireless)
- Material, geological, life-science, and food sciences; tissue imaging; penetrating scan and radar
Broadband cable and harness test and matching at manufacture and installation, and fault-over-life monitoring
Antenna matching and tuning

Software development kits, including code examples in MATLAB and MATLAB RF toolbox, LabVIEW, C, C#, and Python, are all available for download from Pico Technology’s GitHub pages. Examples include multiple instrument addressing and control.

Versatile Display and Analysis

Up to four display channels with two traces each allow multiple measurement quantities to be viewed simultaneously, such as Amplitude (logarithmic and linear), Phase, Group Delay, VSWR, Real, Imaginary, Smith Chart, Polar, and Time Domain. Eight markers, delta markers, fixed markers, peak/minimum hold functions, and automatic 3 dB and 6 dB bandwidth measurements are also available. A reference trace can be recalled from memory for each display channel.

Dynamic range

The PicoVNA-R06 delivers a dynamic range of 80 dB at 300 kHz - 2 GHz (70 dB at 2 GHz - 6 GHz) and typically 0.008 dB RMS trace noise at its maximum operating bandwidth of 140 kHz.

Flexible Calibration

PicoVNA-R is supported by most commercially available calibration kits as well as Pico’s precision PC3.5 SOLT calibration kits and E-Cal automated electronic calibration module.

Internal Calibration Store Using A Built-in Electronic Calibrator

In the PicoVNA-R device, temperature drift in reflection coefficient (S11) measurements are significantly reduced thanks to a built-in electronic calibrator. This calibrator retrieves calibrations instantly by measuring and storing the reflection coefficient of built-in Short, Open and Load standards. Restoring a calibration works by re-measuring the same standards and computing the corresponding error terms. This technique is useful for field use where operation over a wide temperature range is likely, and indoor use, by providing near instant calibration after power on.

PicoVNA 5: The game changer vector network analyzer software

PicoVNA 5 software achieves compatibility with older computing hardware while making efficient use of modern hardware (PC, Mac, or embedded systems; x86-64 or AArch64, inclusive Raspberry Pi3B+ and up) to unlock new processing and feature possibilities.

With a PicoVNA-R06, PicoVNA 106 or PicoVNA 108 the PicoVNA 5 software enables you to customize an array of frequency domain and time domain viewports (display channels). In addition, you are able to add and group markers with comprehensive user configurable readouts, and be able to cross-reference memory traces. Organize all of this on a thoroughly modern, snappy, multi-port UI (User Interface). Whether local, network remoted or SCPI commanded; or an inter-acting combination of all three!

PicoVNA 5 has been designed for all our system and OEM embed integrators, that we know are out there. A high-performance API separately provides you (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python users, etc.) with SCPI or API options when interfacing. Both the software and the API are designed to be capable of rapid expansion to meet ever-evolving user requirements; which we hope you will share with us via an in-application feedback utility. Ongoing development of PicoVNA 5 will port all functionalities of its predecessor PicoVNA 3 across to the new software.

While that continues, PicoVNA 3 remains available and fully supported as does its remote interface DLL.

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Pico VNA Accessories

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TA338 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
High-quality, robust flex-form cables with stainless steel connectors. These cables are flexible but tend to hold their form until intentionally moved to a new position. This enhances repeatability for bench measurements at fixed port locations or for test installations.

Flatness and phase variation are specified at up to 8.5 GHz when a straight cable is formed as one 360° turn around a 10 cm mandrel.

TA339 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
High-quality, robust flex-form cables with stainless steel connectors. These cables are flexible but tend to hold their form until intentionally moved to a new position. This enhances repeatability for bench measurements at fixed port locations or for test installations.

Flatness and phase variation are specified at up to 8.5 GHz when a straight cable is formed as one 360° turn around a 10 cm mandrel.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA340 is a premium PC3.5(m) to PC3.5(m) test port adaptor that allows a female test port to be changed to a male test port. PC3.5 connectors offer closer impedance tolerance than SMA

Using test port adaptors to change the gender of the test port is an easy and economical way to interface with both male and female DUTs. Bear in mind, however, that adding an adaptor increases measurement uncertainties.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA341 is a premium PC3.5(f) to PC3.5(f) test port adaptor that allows a male test port to be changed to a female test port. PC3.5 connectors offer closer impedance tolerance than SMA

Using test port adaptors to change the gender of the test port is an easy and economical way to interface with both male and female DUTs. Bear in mind, however, that adding an adaptor increases measurement uncertainties.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA342 is a standard SMA(m) to SMA(m) test port adaptor that allows a female test port to be changed to a male test port.

Using test port adaptors to change the gender of the test port is an easy and economical way to interface with both male and female DUTs. Bear in mind, however, that adding an adaptor increases measurement uncertainties.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA342 is a standard SMA(f) to SMA(f) test port adaptor that allows a male test port to be changed to a female test port.

Using test port adaptors to change the gender of the test port is an easy and economical way to interface with both male and female DUTs. Bear in mind, however, that adding an adaptor increases measurement uncertainties.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA344 calibration kit provides the elements for performing Short–Open–Load and Through calibrations for VNA measurements. Pico offers two grades of 50 Ω short, open, load and thru (SOLT), 4-piece, 5-port calibration kits in both male and female genders. All kits have high-performance tight tolerance stainless steel interface connectors. Kits are supplied as an assembled five-port “Ұ” SOLT, either male or female. They can be disassembled for individual usage, or for refurbishment should a calibration standard be damaged. Each SOLT is supplied with traceable calibration data linked to the kit serial number, and is supplied in a protective carry case.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA345 calibration kit provides the elements for performing Short–Open–Load and Through calibrations for VNA measurements. Pico offers two grades of 50 Ω short, open, load and thru (SOLT), 4-piece, 5-port calibration kits in both male and female genders. All kits have high-performance tight tolerance stainless steel interface connectors. Kits are supplied as an assembled five-port “Ұ” SOLT, either male or female. They can be disassembled for individual usage, or for refurbishment should a calibration standard be damaged. Each SOLT is supplied with traceable calibration data linked to the kit serial number, and is supplied in a protective carry case.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA346 calibration kit provides the elements for performing Short–Open–Load and Through calibrations for VNA measurements. Pico offers two grades of 50 Ω short, open, load and thru (SOLT), 4-piece, 5-port calibration kits in both male and female genders. All kits have high-performance tight tolerance stainless steel interface connectors. Kits are supplied as an assembled five-port “Ұ” SOLT, either male or female. They can be disassembled for individual usage, or for refurbishment should a calibration standard be damaged. Each SOLT is supplied with traceable calibration data linked to the kit serial number, and is supplied in a protective carry case.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA347 calibration kit provides the elements for performing Short–Open–Load and Through calibrations for VNA measurements. Pico offers two grades of 50 Ω short, open, load and thru (SOLT), 4-piece, 5-port calibration kits in both male and female genders. All kits have high-performance tight tolerance stainless steel interface connectors. Kits are supplied as an assembled five-port “Ұ” SOLT, either male or female. They can be disassembled for individual usage, or for refurbishment should a calibration standard be damaged. Each SOLT is supplied with traceable calibration data linked to the kit serial number, and is supplied in a protective carry case.

TA430 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA430 CHK-INS-MF is a check standard for use with an insertable DUT, with a male and a female port that can be used to validate the accuracy of a network analysis test setup and its calibration before and during or after measurements are made. Akin to the Beatty line, each check standard is a short length of mismatched line (75 mm of 25 Ω) with a predictable, smooth and stable mismatch and transmission characteristic that spans the frequency range of the PicoVNA 106 and 108. These devices validate system measurement accuracy in the presence of high and varying mismatch and thus present a demanding validation on which to base confidence in a setup.

A comparison utility is provided in the PicoVNA 2 software to evaluate the comparison against a combination of specified measurement uncertainties for the device, test leads and instrument. Each check standard is supplied with Touchstone measurement data on USB memory. The data is traceable via PC3.5 standards to national standards. The supplied Touchstone measurement data is compatible with and can be used to manually validate a measurement of any manufacturer’s VNA.

TA431 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA431 CHK-NON-F is a check standard for use with a noninsertable DUT, with a female to female port that can be used to validate the accuracy of a network analysis test setup and its calibration before and during or after measurements are made. Akin to the Beatty line, each check standard is a short length of mismatched line (75 mm of 25 Ω) with a predictable, smooth and stable mismatch and transmission characteristic that spans the frequency range of the PicoVNA 106 and 108. These devices validate system measurement accuracy in the presence of high and varying mismatch and thus present a demanding validation on which to base confidence in a setup.

A comparison utility is provided in the PicoVNA 2 software to evaluate the comparison against a combination of specified measurement uncertainties for the device, test leads and instrument. Each check standard is supplied with Touchstone measurement data on USB memory. The data is traceable via PC3.5 standards to national standards. The supplied Touchstone measurement data is compatible with and can be used to manually validate a measurement of any manufacturer’s VNA.

TA518 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
Minimized as far as possible, the manual calibration process involves several torqued connect/disconnect operations and a manual loading of unique data files for each standard. The E-Cal SOLT calibration process reduces this to just one connection by internally switching its calibration standards. The process becomes automatic and highly repeatable, with power, control and data read all managed by the PicoVNA software over a USB interface.

TA519 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
Minimized as far as possible, the manual calibration process involves several torqued connect/disconnect operations and a manual loading of unique data files for each standard. The E-Cal SOLT calibration process reduces this to just one connection by internally switching its calibration standards. The process becomes automatic and highly repeatable, with power, control and data read all managed by the PicoVNA software over a USB interface.

TA520 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
Minimized as far as possible, the manual calibration process involves several torqued connect/disconnect operations and a manual loading of unique data files for each standard. The E-Cal SOLT calibration process reduces this to just one connection by internally switching its calibration standards. The process becomes automatic and highly repeatable, with power, control and data read all managed by the PicoVNA software over a USB interface.

TA354 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA354 is an 18 GHz "within series" 50 Ω adaptor from PC3.5 plug (f) to PC3.5 plug (m).

PQ186 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The Pico PQ186 Network Metrology Training Kit includes N(m) to SMA(f) inter-series adaptors, SMA(m-m) test leads and fixed SMA wrenches – all that the student will need to pair with a PicoVNA to begin their practice learning. Printed circuit layout of the Network Test PCA is generic to support modification to alternative passive network and components.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
This demonstrator kit includes Pico’s now widely respected Standard SMA professional grade test leads, a female SOLT calibration kit and an SMA non-insertable female to female Check Standard; both with reference data, traceable back to national standards.

This kit can realise and verify the full measurement capability and accuracy of a PicoVNA. High-quality, low-uncertainty measurements can then be made, suiting this training investment to much wider application within research and doctorate projects. Accurate measurement can also establish accurate reference and error terms in the measurements that students are making when using the PQ186 Training kit.

Series Neues Modell Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
This demonstrator kit includes Pico’s now widely respected Precision PC3.5 professional grade test leads, a female SOLT calibration kit and an SMA non-insertable female to female Check Standard; both with reference data, traceable back to national standards.

This kit can realise and verify the full measurement capability and accuracy of a PicoVNA. High-quality, low-uncertainty measurements can then be made, suiting this training investment to much wider application within research and doctorate projects. Accurate measurement can also establish accurate reference and error terms in the measurements that students are making when using the PQ186 Training kit.

PQ189 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
Available as a replacement part to our PQ186 Network Metrology Training kit.

This item is made available so that damaged items can be replaced or so that existing test leads and standards can be used by preference and without unnecessary cost.

This low-cost printed circuit accessory hosts a variety of example lumped element, active and passive and transmission line DUTs and end-of-line SOLT (short-open-load and through) calibration standards.

TA050 Measurement Accessory by Pico Technology — Be the first to write a review
The TA050 attenuator set consists of four coaxial attenuators designed for use with signals up to 1 GHz. Each attenuator has a male and a female BNC connector.

Usage note The TA050 attenuators must be used with a matched 50 Ω source and load. If you wish to attenuate a signal before feeding it into a high-impedance measuring instrument, you must add a 50 Ω feedthrough terminator such as the Pico Technology TA051 feedthrough terminator.

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Release Date: 22.09.2026

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