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Details

The tinySA is a handheld 0.1 - 960 MHz spectrum analyser that is designed, developed and now sold from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The device comes with a 2.8-inch resistive touch color display which shows the full frequency range in 290 scan points and has a rechargeable battery included for up to two hours of portable use. The analyser features a high (UHF) and a low (MF/HF/VHF) input mode and various other capabilities. Additionally, the tinySA has many built-in configuration options such as a switchable bandpass filter and a low-input step attenuator. It's important to keep in mind that the maximum input level of the tinySA is +10 dBm. If you're unsure about the input level of your signal, it's recommended to use an attenuator to be on the safe side.

The analyser can be fully controlled by a PC through a USB cable. When the tinySA is not used as a spectrum analyser, it can be used as a signal generator to output sine or square waves. It also features an automatic self-test and self-calibration through the built-in signal generator.

The tinySA developer has set up a very extensive wiki page with all necessary information, manuals, operating limits, and explanations. This wiki can be found here. Dutch vlogger Tony Albus tried the TinySA, you can find his video here.
We sell the original version, be aware of many clones in the market!



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Model overview

Model tinySA tinySA ultra
Display Resistive touch, 2.8", 320x240 pixels Resistive touch, 4.0", 480x320 pixels
Modes Low input, High input, Low output, High output Normal mode, Ultra mode
Displayed point per scan Max 290 Max 450
SD card slot Not available Micro SD card
Audio output Not available 3.5 mm headphone plug
Price 50 €50.00 Excl. VAT 125 €125.00 Excl. VAT

Specifications

Power supplyLinear, 500mA
Battery operation2 hours operation if fully charged
ESD protection
Yes
ModesLow input, High input, Low output, High output
Low input mode (MF/HF/VHF)
Frequency range100kHz - 350MHz
Absolute maximum input level (without attenuation)+10dBm
Input impedance50 Ω (input attenuation > 10dB)
Compression point1dB at -1dBm with 0dB internal attenuation
Phase noise-90db/Hz at 100kHz offset, and -115dB/Hz at 1MHz offset
Dynamic rangeSpur free when using 30kHz RBW of 70dB
Absolute Power level accuracy+/- 1dB (after calibration)
Resolution filtersManual (3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 600 kHz), or automatic
High input mode (UHF)
Frequency range240MHz - 960MHz
Absolute maximum input level (without attenuation)+10dBm
Input impedancefrequency dependent, unequal to 50 Ω
Compression point1dB at -6dBm with 0dB internal attenuation
Dynamic rangeSpur free when using 30kHz RBW of 50dB
Absolute Power level accuracy+/- 1dB (after calibration)
Resolution filtersManual (3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 600 kHz), or automatic
Low output mode
Frequency range100kHz - 350MHz
ShapeSine wave
Harmonicsbelow -40dB of fundamental
FunctionalitiesAM, narrow FM and wide FM modulation
Output powerbetween -76dBm and -6 dBm, selectable in 1dB steps
High output mode
Frequency range240MHz - 960MHz
ShapeSquare wave
FunctionalitiesNarrow FM and wide FM modulation
Output powerbetween -38dBm and +13 dBm, selectable in variable increments

Accessories

The tinySA includes:

  • tinySA spectrum analyser
  • Two SMA connection cables
  • Barrel connector
  • Antenna with SMA connector
  • USB-C charging cable

Support

The TinySA is an open-source product with support from the community. Most questions are answered in the Wiki, for further problems you can go here. Therefore we do not provide technical support on the TinySA. Warranty on the hardware is of course provided by Eleshop.

Pros and cons

  • Useable and inexpensive portable spectrum analyser
  • Good function generator built-in
  • PC controlled
  • Relatively low frequency band
  • Minimum RBW of 2.4kHz
  • Slow span time (RBW < 30 kHz)
  • No built-in audio jack

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Review by rjmusto  
Posted on 22/02/2022
I hesitated for some time before buying one of these tiny spectrum analysers, having seen some reports critical of the speed and rbw limitations.

But this misses the point; it is remarkably capable piece of kit and amazing value. I wish I had bought one sooner. It is so easy to use and when used correctly gives accurate results.

Watch Erik’s videos for an excellent grounding on good practice with it.

And Eleshop customer service is excellent.