Such a scanner was regarded as an urban legend so far.

Not anymore! Partial schematics have been leaked online.
These blocks are under intense scrutiny and test right now.
This is a replica of the VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator):

Input voltage range (Vcc): 0.5V ... 6.5V (it can oscillate even at Vcc = 0.5V

)
Output frequency range: 400Hz ... 40MHz (F sweep range is 100_000:1

)
Lab notes: impressing performance measured, the big picture is still missing.
Does anybody happen to have other interesting blocks under test right now?