Software
Download links
The pocketVNA software can be used for free. It is under continuous development.
Download the latest version 1.95 for your system here:
- Windows (MD5 67be37a11b41810bfe37c1908c3fc038)
- macOS (MD5 114f6426a94ae7223cfdf475c3678a5e)
- Modern Linux (MD5 be89a6f1c939a46bf9974ea6b445e675)
There are additional versions on our google drive mirror like installers for Windows, a version for Windows XP, elder Linux versions, Raspberry Pi OS so on. Also there is a beta version for Android
API
Use third party software to operate and get data from PocketVNA
Documentation is present inside a bundle. Also there is an example for MATLAB. And LabVIEW 2018 example
Link to manual
Latest version can be found on google docs (Work in progress)
If you find errors in the manual or something is missing or unclear feel free to contact us! You can always use live chat on the bottom right of this page
Application examples
These demo measurements can be opened in the pocketVNA software even if no hardware is connected. There is no license required. The project files allow to explore the basic functionality of the software (Plotting, Smith Chart…)
2.4 GHz antenna and PZT crystal impedance scan
change log
02/26/2024 Version 1.95
- Added dBuV format
- Improved compatibility with Raspberry PI
07/12/2023 Version 1.94
- Added Time Gating on Live Measurements
Sept, 2023 (batch of changes) from 1.82 to 1.92
- Added U.FL Calibration Kit- Added support for J701/UART (for special devices)
- Updated support for new “pVNA 6G”
- Added editing device Control Variables in menu for new devices
- Fixed permission issues on macOS
- Fixed GUI issues
- Added side panel with additional controls on Live Measurements window. For example moving average (it affects results); Polynomial Fit (just show additional polynomial curves over measurements) and different Scaling (Auto-Scale; Scan-Scale, when X is fixed and Y is scaled automatically; no scale, when re-scan does not change view-port; and fixed scale, when each axis can have a fixed range)
- Added De-Embedding (Near Port-Extension). It works in a similar way as MATLAB’s RF toolbox. It's 2-port only. Take into account that RF toolbox converts S⇔T differently to RF books and some RF tools (parameters are swapped)
- Added Binding for plot selectors on XYY plots (through a context menu only for now). Makes it easier to compare either different parameters for the same format or vice-versa
- Fixed crashes on macOS for Smith Chart caused by graphics effects
- Added as experiment in-lined markers for Live Measurements (can be enabled in app's menu View > Show/Hide Markers in-lined)
- Update style for Legend-panel on a SC/XYY viewer
- Added experimental feature: MATLAB-like X-Axes (can be switched in menu Tools > App Settings > Change X-Axis)
- Enabled windowing for Frequency domain
- Fixed annoying GUI connection issues: incorrect number of device present; missing current connection in connection list on the status bar
- Fixed crashes on reconnect esp for J701/UART
- Added debugging feature Loading Live-Measurements from a Touchstone file (Tools > App Settings > Load Network to Live Measurements
- Fixed bug writing touchstone file when a float value is too low: 8.7E-10 → 8.7E-1
27/06/2022 Version 1.81
- Changed meaning of 'smooth' (iron icon) on Live Measurements: now it's smooths measurements (not curves); available on Smith tab; it is applied when exporting data
- Fixed certificate issue on Windows
- Added few built-in Calibration Kits
- Added predefined Agilent 85033D calibration kit
- Fixed issue with missing file extension after file open dialog on Raspberry (and some Linuxes)
- Fixed crashes when loading some old project file formats
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