8160

High-mu ceramic-metal zero-bias power triode for grounded-grid Class B audio and RF amplification. Approximately 12 kW plate dissipation, multi-kilovolt capability, and very high amplification factor provide exceptional power gain with minimal bias requirements.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilar

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 7.5 V / 10 A

Description

High-mu ceramic-metal zero-bias power triode for grounded-grid Class-B audio/RF amplifier service.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater voltage: 7.5 V
Nominal heater current: 10 A
Parallel heater voltage: -
Parallel heater current: -
Series capable: No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Triode

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Amplification factor: 200
Max plate voltage: 8000 V
Max plate dissipation: 12000 W
Max grid dissipation: 500 W
Max cathode current: 5 A

Promoted maximum ratings/characteristics populated from published headings; service-specific values retained in parameters.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1962 Eimac

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

The EIMAC [1]
8160
The EIMAC 8160/3CX10,000A7 is a ceramic and metal power triode
The EIMAC [2]
3
The EIMAC 8160/3CX10,000A7 is a ceramic and metal power triode
The EIMAC [3]
0
The EIMAC 8160/3CX10,000A7 is a ceramic and metal power triode
Amplification Factor (Nominal) .. ... .o iii ittt ittt
200
Amplification Factor (Nominal) .. ... .o iii ittt ittt 200
Frequency for Maximum Ratings. ... .. ..o ittt i ittt iiii i iii e,
160 MHz
Frequency for Maximum Ratings. ... .. ..o ittt i ittt iiii i iii e, 160 MHz
Published value
2
2. Capacitance values are for a cold tube as measured in a shielded fixture in accordance with Electronic Industries
DC Plate Voltage [1]
7000
DC Plate Voltage . .......... 7000 7000
DC Plate Voltage [2]
7000
DC Plate Voltage . .......... 7000 7000
MAXIMUM RATINGS Zero-Signal DC Plate Current1 [1]
0.6
MAXIMUM RATINGS Zero-Signal DC Plate Current1 . . . 0.60 0.60
MAXIMUM RATINGS Zero-Signal DC Plate Current1 [2]
0.6
MAXIMUM RATINGS Zero-Signal DC Plate Current1 . . . 0.60 0.60
Max-Signal DC Plate Current , [1]
3.72
Max-Signal DC Plate Current , . . . 3.72 5.00
Max-Signal DC Plate Current , [2]
5
Max-Signal DC Plate Current , . . . 3.72 5.00
DC PLATE VOLTAGE [1]
8000 V
DC PLATE VOLTAGE ......... 8000 VOLTS Max-Signal DC Grid Current . , . . 0.71 1.00
DC PLATE VOLTAGE [2]
0.71 V
DC PLATE VOLTAGE ......... 8000 VOLTS Max-Signal DC Grid Current . , . . 0.71 1.00
DC PLATE VOLTAGE [3]
1 V
DC PLATE VOLTAGE ......... 8000 VOLTS Max-Signal DC Grid Current . , . . 0.71 1.00
DCPLATECURRENT [1]
5 A
DCPLATECURRENT. .. ....... 5.0 AMPERES Driving Impedance . ......... 35 32
DCPLATECURRENT [2]
35 A
DCPLATECURRENT. .. ....... 5.0 AMPERES Driving Impedance . ......... 35 32
DCPLATECURRENT [3]
32 A
DCPLATECURRENT. .. ....... 5.0 AMPERES Driving Impedance . ......... 35 32
PLATE DISSIPATION [1]
12 kW
PLATE DISSIPATION . . . .. .. ... 12 KILOWATTS Resonant Load Impedance . ., ... 1020 745
PLATE DISSIPATION [2]
1020 kW
PLATE DISSIPATION . . . .. .. ... 12 KILOWATTS Resonant Load Impedance . ., ... 1020 745
PLATE DISSIPATION [3]
745 kW
PLATE DISSIPATION . . . .. .. ... 12 KILOWATTS Resonant Load Impedance . ., ... 1020 745
GRID DISSIPATION [1]
500 W
GRID DISSIPATION .......... 500 WATTS Max-Signal Driving Power . . .. .. 885 1540
GRID DISSIPATION [2]
885 W
GRID DISSIPATION .......... 500 WATTS Max-Signal Driving Power . . .. .. 885 1540
GRID DISSIPATION [3]
1540 W
GRID DISSIPATION .......... 500 WATTS Max-Signal Driving Power . . .. .. 885 1540
Peak Envelope Plate Output Power [1]
17.7
Peak Envelope Plate Output Power. 17.7 24,2
Peak Envelope Plate Output Power [2]
242
Peak Envelope Plate Output Power. 17.7 24,2
Published value [1]
1
1. Approximate value. Power Gain . .............. 13 12
Published value [2]
13
1. Approximate value. Power Gain . .............. 13 12
Published value [3]
12
1. Approximate value. Power Gain . .............. 13 12
Class B, Grid Driven DC Plate Voltage [1]
7000
Class B, Grid Driven DC Plate Voltage . ........... 7000 7000 V
Class B, Grid Driven DC Plate Voltage [2]
7000
Class B, Grid Driven DC Plate Voltage . ........... 7000 7000 V
DC Grid Voltage
0
DC Grid Voltage . ........... 0 (VIRY]
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Per Tube) Zero-Signal DC Plate Current [1]
1
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Per Tube) Zero-Signal DC Plate Current 1, , ., 1.20 1.20 A
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Per Tube) Zero-Signal DC Plate Current [2]
1.2
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Per Tube) Zero-Signal DC Plate Current 1, , ., 1.20 1.20 A
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Per Tube) Zero-Signal DC Plate Current [3]
1.2
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Per Tube) Zero-Signal DC Plate Current 1, , ., 1.20 1.20 A
) Max-Signal DC Plate Current , [1]
7.5
) Max-Signal DC Plate Current , . . . . 7.50 10.0 A
) Max-Signal DC Plate Current , [2]
10
) Max-Signal DC Plate Current , . . . . 7.50 10.0 A
DC PLATE VOLTAGE [1]
8000 V
DC PLATE VOLTAGE . ........ 8000 VOLTS Max-Signal DC Grid Current, . . . .. 1.50 2.06 A
DC PLATE VOLTAGE [2]
1.5 V
DC PLATE VOLTAGE . ........ 8000 VOLTS Max-Signal DC Grid Current, . . . .. 1.50 2.06 A

Data set 02

1975 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

Grid-Filament Capacitance
59 pF
Grid-Plate Capacitance
36 pF
Plate-Filament Capacitance
0.2 pF
Frequency Maximum
160 MHz
RF Linear Plate Voltage Maximum
8000 V
RF Linear Plate Current Maximum
5 A
Class-C Plate Current Maximum
4 A
Plate-Modulated RF Plate Voltage Maximum
6500 V
Plate-Modulated RF Plate Current Maximum
3 A
Typical Peak Envelope Output Power
24.2 kW
GroundedGrid;ClassB
Typical AF Output Power
47.7 kW
TwoTubes

Data set 03

1976 Eimac Tube Manual

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Other

Grid-Filament Capacitance
59 pF
Grid-Plate Capacitance
36 pF
Plate-Filament Capacitance
0.2 pF
Frequency Maximum
160 MHz
RF Linear Plate Voltage Maximum
8000 V
RF Linear Plate Current Maximum
5 A
Class-C Plate Current Maximum
4 A
Plate-Modulated RF Plate Voltage Maximum
6500 V
Plate-Modulated RF Plate Current Maximum
3 A
Typical Peak Envelope Output Power
24.2 kW
GroundedGrid;ClassB
Typical AF Output Power
47.7 kW
TwoTubes

Data set 04

199X Svetlana

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Triode

Characteristics

Current @
7.5 V
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Input
59 pF
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Output
36 pF
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Feedback
0.2 pF
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Input
59 pF
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Output
0.2 pF
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Feedback
36 pF
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A
Maximum frequency for full ratings (CW)
160 MHz
zero-bias, class B RF or audio amplifiers. A

Other

DC plate voltage
10000 V
Maximum Ratings
DC plate current
5 A
Maximum Ratings
Plate dissipation
12000 W
Maximum Ratings
Grid dissipation
500 W
Maximum Ratings
DC plate voltage 7000
7000 V
Typical operation
Zero-signal DC plate current* 0.60
600 mA
Typical operation
Single-tone DC plate current 3.72
5 A
Typical operation
Grid bias 0
0 V
Typical operation
Single-tone DC grid current* 0.71
1 A
Typical operation
Peak driving power 885
1540 W
Typical operation
Single-tone plate output power 17.7
24200 W
Typical operation
Resonant load impedance 1020
745 Ohms
Typical operation
Driving impedance 35
32 Ohms
Typical operation
DC plate voltage
10000 V
Maximum Ratings
DC plate current
4 A
Maximum Ratings
Plate dissipation
10000 W
Maximum Ratings
Grid dissipation
500 W
Maximum Ratings
DC plate voltage
7600 V
Typical operation
DC grid voltage
-110 V
Typical operation
DC plate current
3.68 A
Typical operation
DC grid current
780 mA
Typical operation
Peak RF cathode voltage
400 V
Typical operation
Driving power
1510 W
Typical operation
Plate output power
22500 W
Typical operation
DC plate voltage
8000 V
Maximum ratings (per tube)
DC plate current
5 A
Maximum ratings (per tube)
Plate dissipation
12000 W
Maximum ratings (per tube)
Grid dissipation
500 W
Maximum ratings (per tube)
DC grid voltage 0
0 V
Typical operation (two tubes, sinusoidal waveform)
Zero-signal DC plate current* 1.2
1.2 A
Typical operation (two tubes, sinusoidal waveform)
Maximum-signal DC plate current 7.5
7.5 A
Typical operation (two tubes, sinusoidal waveform)