Nonlinear simulation of a tetrode vacuum tube
We have developed a variety of circuit models that may be used to simulate vacuum triodes and tetrodes in the extremes of nonlinear operation - from cutoff to saturation. These models, which run on Spectrum Software`s Microcap-IV{reg_sign} (MC4) electronic circuit analysis program, have been used to analyze radiofrequency (rf) amplifiers and high- voltage pulse modulators. In this preliminary report, we provide a single example of a high-power tetrode model and its use in a simple radio-frequency amplifier circuit. Within the next few months, we intend to produce a more exhaustive report that will provide a detailed explanation of the purpose of specific model elements, simulation of a variety of vacuum triodes and tetrodes, and additional circuit applications for these models.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 522278
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-97-2472; ON: DE97008698
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: [1997]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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