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VNA-LIBRE: 6GHz PC Based Vector Network Analyser
About Product
The VNA-LIBRE 6GHz PC-Based Vector Network Analyser is a compact, USB-powered, 2-port instrument designed for RF and microwave measurements from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. It supports S-parameter measurements, impedance matching, filter characterization, and antenna testing. The analyser offers real-time measurement and analysis through PC-based software for educational and research applications.
1) Open-source USB-based 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer
2) Wide frequency coverage from 100 kHz to 6 GHz
3) Measures complete S-parameter set
4) High-speed measurement capability with up to 4501 measurement points
5) FPGA-based signal processing architecture
6) Real-time PC-based measurement and analysis
7) Supports Windows, Linux and macOS platforms
8) Can perform VNA measurements as well as two-channel spectrum analysis
9) Compact and portable design
2) Wide frequency coverage from 100 kHz to 6 GHz
3) Measures complete S-parameter set
4) High-speed measurement capability with up to 4501 measurement points
5) FPGA-based signal processing architecture
6) Real-time PC-based measurement and analysis
7) Supports Windows, Linux and macOS platforms
8) Can perform VNA measurements as well as two-channel spectrum analysis
9) Compact and portable design
VNA
i) Frequency range: 100 kHz - 6 GHz
ii) Test Ports: 2
iii) Output power: -40 dBm - 0 dBm
iv) Frequency accuracy: < 2 ppm
v) Measurement points: 2 - 4501
vi) Measurement bandwidth: 10 Hz - 50 kHz
vii) Dynamic range: > 95 dB (<3 GHz), > 50 dB (<6 GHz)
viii) Measurement parameters: S11, S21, S12, S22
ix) Impedance: 50 Ω
Signal generator
i) Frequency range: 100 kHz - 6 GHz
ii) Output power: -40 dBm - 0 dBm
Spectrum analyser
i) Frequency range: 100 kHz - 6 GHz
ii) Input power: <-5 dBm
iii) Resolution bandwidth: 13 Hz - 112 kHz
iv) Phase noise: -103 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 10 kHz offset)
General
i) Power supply: DC 5V, 1.5A (USB or 3.5 mm connector)
ii) Supported OS: Windows, Linux, MacOS
iii) Dimensions: 122 x 98 x 16 mm
PROS AND CONS
i) Costeffective solution
ii) Real 2 ports VNA
iii) Limited dynamic range
RF & Microwave Applications
i) Antenna characterization and testing
ii) RF component measurement
iii) Filter characterization
iv) Cable and transmission line testing
v) Impedance matching analysis
vi) Return loss and VSWR measurement
vii) Amplifier and RF circuit analysis
ACCESSORIES
The LibreVNA comes by default with:
i) USB to USB cable
ii) USB to USB-C cable
iii)2x 30cm SMA Male to Male SS405 RF cable
iv) SMA Male calibration kit - OPEN
v) SMA Male calibration kit - SHORT
vi) 2x SMA Male calibration kit - LOAD
vii) 2x SMA Female to Female connector
viii) 2x SMA Male to Male connector
i) Frequency range: 100 kHz - 6 GHz
ii) Test Ports: 2
iii) Output power: -40 dBm - 0 dBm
iv) Frequency accuracy: < 2 ppm
v) Measurement points: 2 - 4501
vi) Measurement bandwidth: 10 Hz - 50 kHz
vii) Dynamic range: > 95 dB (<3 GHz), > 50 dB (<6 GHz)
viii) Measurement parameters: S11, S21, S12, S22
ix) Impedance: 50 Ω
Signal generator
i) Frequency range: 100 kHz - 6 GHz
ii) Output power: -40 dBm - 0 dBm
Spectrum analyser
i) Frequency range: 100 kHz - 6 GHz
ii) Input power: <-5 dBm
iii) Resolution bandwidth: 13 Hz - 112 kHz
iv) Phase noise: -103 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 10 kHz offset)
General
i) Power supply: DC 5V, 1.5A (USB or 3.5 mm connector)
ii) Supported OS: Windows, Linux, MacOS
iii) Dimensions: 122 x 98 x 16 mm
PROS AND CONS
i) Costeffective solution
ii) Real 2 ports VNA
iii) Limited dynamic range
RF & Microwave Applications
i) Antenna characterization and testing
ii) RF component measurement
iii) Filter characterization
iv) Cable and transmission line testing
v) Impedance matching analysis
vi) Return loss and VSWR measurement
vii) Amplifier and RF circuit analysis
ACCESSORIES
The LibreVNA comes by default with:
i) USB to USB cable
ii) USB to USB-C cable
iii)2x 30cm SMA Male to Male SS405 RF cable
iv) SMA Male calibration kit - OPEN
v) SMA Male calibration kit - SHORT
vi) 2x SMA Male calibration kit - LOAD
vii) 2x SMA Female to Female connector
viii) 2x SMA Male to Male connector
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