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4 layers18.8 × 11.7 mmVna se probe, the printed circuit board in 3D

PCB design for a PCB needle probe that can be used with Vector Networ Analyzers

Size
18.8 × 11.7 mm
Copper layers
4
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
5
Nets
2
Pads
10
Tracks, vias
3, 23
Pours
3
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
11 Jul 2025
Updated
14 Jul 2025

Overview

Vna se probe is an open-source printed circuit board by antmicro, from the antmicro/vna-se-probe repository on GitHub, published under the Apache-2.0 licence. It is a 4-layer board of 18.8 × 11.7 mm with 5 parts on 2 nets, routed with 3 tracks and 23 vias.

It is built around the P70-5000045R, RF2-143-T-17-50-G and SMTRAM4-9-7ET. It belongs with the sensors and measurement boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

README.md

VNA SE probe

Copyright (c) 2025 Antmicro

image

Overview

This project contains open hardware design files for a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) Single Ended (SE) probe that can be used for VNA measurements on production PCBs, without the need to solder or add dedicated connectors.

Design features

  • SMA connector
  • Controlled 50 Ohm impedance
  • Compatible with M4 probe holder arms
  • Compatible with pogo pins and measurement needles
  • Probe pitch adjustable by soldering angle

Project structure

The main directory contains KiCad project files, a LICENSE and a README. The remaining files are stored in the following directories:

  • img - contains graphics for this README

License

This project is licened under the Apache-2.0 license.

Parts

5
QtyValueFootprintReferences
2Harwin_1x1_H2.4mm_Pad1.7mm_P70-5000045R_CUSTOM_EdgeMountantmicro-footprints:Harwin_1x1_H2.4mm_Pad1.7mm_P70-5000045R_CUSTOM_EdgeMountJ2, J3
1Conn_SMA_RF2-143-T-17-50-Gantmicro-footprints:RF_SMA_BoardEdge_RF2-143-T-17-50-GJ4
1LOGOantmicro-footprints:antmicro-logo_scaled_12mm_silkG***
1MP_Terminal_M4_SMD_Horizontal_SMTRAM4-9-7ETantmicro-footprints:MP_Terminal_M4_SMD_Horizontal_SMTRAM4-9-7ETH1

Questions

How big is the Vna se probe PCB?

It measures 18.8 × 11.7 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Vna se probe use?

5 parts, built around the P70-5000045R, RF2-143-T-17-50-G and SMTRAM4-9-7ET. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Vna se probe KiCad files?

From the antmicro/vna-se-probe repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is vna-se-probe.kicad_pcb and its schematic vna-se-probe.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Vna se probe design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the Apache-2.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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