the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) : T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 181

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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 181

Bulletin 181 explores tantalum’s critical role in life-supporting medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the science behind oxide interference films for art and electronics, and new developments in high-temperature tantalum polymer capacitors. Additional features include NORM transport reform, a tantalum market overview by DERA, and international patent updates.
Explore Bulletin 181 covering tantalum in ventilators and monitoring devices, oxide films for colour and function, and capacitor innovations for high-temperature use.

Feature Article Title:

Tantalum Capacitors in Critical Medical Applications

Feature Article Summary:

This article highlights the vital use of tantalum capacitors in advanced medical equipment such as ventilators and patient monitors during the COVID-19 crisis. Their high reliability, stability, and energy density make them indispensable in motor controllers, CPU boards, and analogue measurement units within life-saving technologies.

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