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Tube Bias Calculator on Windows Pc

Developed By: Rob Robinette

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 79 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.2
Size 3.8 MB
Release Date December 04, 22
Category Music & Audio Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Updated Android API [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Tube Bias Calculator will calculate power tube bias values of Plate Current, Dissipation and % of Max Dissipation using either measured voltage drop across a cathode resistor o... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Tube Bias Calculator and install on Windows PC. Tube Bias Calculator is free Music & Audio app, developed by Rob Robinette. Latest version of Tube Bias Calculator is 2.2, was released on 2022-12-04 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Tube Bias Calculator is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 79 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 75 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Tube Bias Calculator on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Tube Bias Calculator on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Tube Bias Calculator on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Tube Bias Calculator using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Tube Bias Calculator" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Tube Bias Calculator on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Tube Bias Calculator" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.2 , 2.1 , 1.9.9 , 1.9.8 , 1.9.6.

Download Tube Bias Calculator 2.2 on Windows PC – 3.8 MB

Download Tube Bias Calculator 2.1 on Windows PC – 3.7 MB

Download Tube Bias Calculator 1.9.9 on Windows PC – 3.7 MB

Download Tube Bias Calculator 1.9.8 on Windows PC – 3.4 MB

Download Tube Bias Calculator 1.9.6 on Windows PC – 1.8 MB

The Tube Bias Calculator will calculate power tube bias values of Plate Current, Dissipation and % of Max Dissipation using either measured voltage drop across a cathode resistor or measured plate current. It has a database of 36 tube types and will calculate the Class A Fixed, Class AB Fixed Bias and Cathode Bias Maximum Safe Bias settings.

To calculate the tube's Max Safe Bias setting you simply pick your tube from the pick list and enter the Plate-to-Cathode Voltage (plate voltage is always measured between the tube's plate and cathode). The Maximum Safe Bias settings for Class A Fixed, Class AB Fixed Bias and Cathode Bias are displayed.

To calculate bias when you measure the plate current, such as when using the output transformer shunt current measurement, enter your Tube Type and Plate-to-Cathode voltage at the top of the page, enter the Plate Current and touch 'Calculate' and the Plate Dissipation and Dissipation% are shown.

To calculate bias by measuring the voltage drop across a cathode resistor enter your Tube Type and Plate-to-Cathode voltage at the top of the page, enter the Number of Tubes that share the cathode resistor, the Voltage Drop Across the Cathode Resistor and the Cathode Resistor actual resistance. Touch 'Calculate' and the Total Cathode Current, Total Plate Current, Plate Dissipation, Plate Dissipation % & Current per Tube are shown.

To measure the voltage drop across a resistor set your multimeter to volts DC and touch each leg of the resistor with a probe (disregard any minus sign).

WARNING: Amplifiers have high voltage that can KILL even when unplugged. Do not attempt to set an amplifier's bias unless you are competent with test gear and very familiar with high voltage and the dangers involved.
Updated Android API
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.