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the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) : T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 176

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  • Bulletin Number: 176
  • Publication Date: January 2019

T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 176

  • Bulletin Summary
Bulletin 176 includes a technical deep dive into tantalum capacitors by Dr Tomas Zednicek (EPCI), the 2018 annual industry statistics report (now augmented with international trade data), a review of the 59th General Assembly held in Kigali, and the presentation of the 2018 Ekeberg Prize. It also features patent updates and global trade insights across Ta/Nb.
Explore Bulletin 176 covering tantalum capacitor performance, updated global trade stats, Kigali’s GA59 recap, and intellectual property updates in tantalum and niobium.
  • Key Themes: Tantalum capacitors, global trade data, GA59 Rwanda, industry statistics, capacitor technology trends, Ekeberg Prize, niobium in electronics
  • Related Metals: Tantalum, Niobium
  • Industries Covered: Electronics, Defence, Automotive, Telecommunications, Logistics, Medical Devices, Additive Manufacturing
  • Keywords: tantalum capacitors EPCI, TIC bulletin 176, GA59 Kigali, Ekeberg Prize 2018, niobium trade data, tantalum capacitors vs MLCC

Feature Article Title:

Tantalum Capacitors: Current Trends and Potential Future

Feature Article Summary:

Dr Tomas Zednicek (EPCI) reviews recent performance benchmarks and market shifts for tantalum capacitors. The paper contrasts tantalum’s performance in energy density, temperature stability, and long-life reliability with MLCC and hybrid alternatives, identifying niches where tantalum remains the preferred solution — including SSDs, automotive ECUs, telecom infrastructure, and space-grade electronics.

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