This edition honours the discovery of tantalum with a deep dive into Anders Gustaf Ekeberg’s legacy, the launch of the Ekeberg Prize, and technical papers on GaN RF systems with tantalum capacitors and advances in ultra-low-profile designs. The bulletin also includes updates on tantalum/niobium patent filings and the diary for GA59 in Rwanda.
the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) : T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 175
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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 175
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- Bulletin Number: 175
- Publication Date: October 2018
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- Industries : Manufacturing
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- Bulletin Number: 175
- Publication Date: October 2018
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 175
- Bulletin Summary
Ekeberg Prize Launch, GaN Power Amplifiers, Ultra-Low Profile Capacitors & Intellectual Property Update
Explore Bulletin No. 175 featuring the history of tantalum’s discovery, GaN amplifier tech using tantalum capacitors, and the launch of the Anders Gustaf Ekeberg Prize.
- Key Themes: Ekeberg Prize 2018, tantalum capacitors, GaN RF power systems, miniaturisation, patent developments, Kigali GA59, niobium promotion
- Related Metals: Tantalum, Niobium
- Industries Covered: Telecommunications, Electronics, Defence, Additive Manufacturing, Materials Science, Research
- ekeberg prize launch, niobium patents, RF GaN amplifiers, tantalum capacitor design, TIC bulletin 175, ultra-low profile capacitors
Feature Article Title:
In the Footsteps of Anders Gustaf Ekeberg
Feature Article Summary:
A detailed historical journey tracing the origins of tantalum, visiting the Ytterby mine and Uppsala University, where Ekeberg first isolated the element in 1802. This article commemorates the foundation of the Ekeberg Prize and highlights the legacy of discovery in Swedish chemistry.
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- The T.I.C. was established in response to concerns within the tantalum industry regarding the lack of useful information on tantalum source materials. The initial purpose of the T.I.C. was to spread information about tantalum and to promote the common interest and welfare of the producers, especially with public and private authorities, organisations and agencies. Since its foundation, the T.I.C. has grown to encompass niobium and all stages of the tantalum/niobium supply chains.
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