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.
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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 176
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- Bulletin Number: 176
- Publication Date: January 2019
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- Industries : Logistics, Manufacturing
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- Bulletin Number: 176
- Publication Date: January 2019
T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 176
- Bulletin Summary
Tantalum Capacitor Trends, Global Trade Statistics, and GA59 Kigali Review
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
- ekeberg prize 2018, GA59 Kigali, niobium trade data, tantalum capacitors EPCI, tantalum capacitors vs MLCC, TIC bulletin 176
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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