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Re: [Amps] SPICE models for tubes with handles

To: Alan Ibbetson <alan@g3xaq.net>
Subject: Re: [Amps] SPICE models for tubes with handles
From: Jim Barber <audioguy@q.com>
Reply-to: audioguy@q.com
Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:22:23 -0700
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I would also be very interested in SPICE models for triodes and tetrodes 
used in larger amateur amplifiers.

I'm no SPICE expert and have limited time, but would contribute in some 
way if I could.

73,
Jim N7CXI

On 4/29/2012 5:51 AM, Alan Ibbetson wrote:
> What's the collective opinion on here about the usefulness or otherwise
> of simulating valve RF linear amplifiers with the likes of SPICE? The
> specific application I'm thinking about is an 8171 model for use with
> LTspice, but more general comments would be welcome.
>
> I'm finding three-halves interpolation of screen volts in between the
> three published values on the data sheet curves inconvenient (and error
> prone), and the graphical Eimac Tube Performance Computer looks archaic.
> The simulation approach that is common with semiconductor circuits looks
> like a nifty solution to my laziness.
>
> 73, Alan G3XAQ

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