This edition examines tantalum capacitors in 5G infrastructure, NORM transport regulation reform, and the evolving definitions of critical raw materials in the EU and US. It features updates on the T.I.C.’s 61st General Assembly, changes to the US NDAA, and a preview of the 2021 Ekeberg Prize Panel.
Explore the January 2021 edition of the T.I.C. Bulletin with insights into tantalum’s role in 5G, NORM transport reform, and evolving critical material policy in the EU and USA.
Tantalum Capacitors in 5G Infrastructure
This technical paper explores the critical role of tantalum capacitors in 5G telecom networks, highlighting their stability, reliability, and compact design advantages. It discusses use in GaN-based power amplifiers and why 5G’s demanding frequency and durability needs will sustain strong demand for tantalum capacitors despite past efforts to replace them in 4G systems.