TSP #99 - Deepace KC901V Handheld Network Analyzer Review, Teardown & Experiments

In this episode Shahriar reviews the Deepace KC901V handheld network analyzer. This battery-powered instrument is an RF multi-instrument integrating VNA, spectrum analyzer, field strength meter, and a low-frequency signal generator. It can also perform signal port vector measurement and 2-ports simple vector network analyzing (S11, S21). The review is organized as follows: 01:24 – Instrument overview & block diagram. 05:36 – Full teardown along with RF and digital board analysis. 14:30 – Power on, calibration and S11 measurement of an antenna. 23:46 – Calibration for S21 and measurement of a tunable filter plus phase shifter. 32:23 – Distance to fault measurement of an SMA cable chain. 36:24 – Spectrum analyzer measurements and limitations. 43:16 – Signal generator measurements and issues. 48:20 – Other features and concluding remarks. 50:07 – Giveaway! The Signal Path