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Jun-ichi Nishizawa

Japanese physicist (1926-2018) · Japan · Scientists · Died at 92

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Jun-ichi Nishizawa was a Japanese engineer and inventor. He is known for his electronic inventions since the 1950s, including the PIN diode, static induction transistor, static induction thyristor, SIT/SITh. His inventions contributed to the development of internet technology and the Information Age.

A life in dates

2018Died21 October 20182000Edison MedalAward1996Okawa PrizeAward1989Order of CultureAward1986Honda PrizeAward1984Asahi PrizeAward1983IEEE Jack A. Morton AwardAwardPerson of Cultural MeritAward1974Japan Academy PrizeAward1926Born12 September 1926

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Awards

Edison Medal2000
Okawa Prize1996
Order of Culture1989
Honda Prize1986
Asahi Prize1984
Person of Cultural Merit1983
IEEE Jack A. Morton Award1983
Japan Academy Prize1974
IEEE Fellow
Order of the Sacred Treasure, 1st Class

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Sibling: Taiji Nishizawa

About this person

Jun-ichi Nishizawa was a Japanese engineer and inventor. He is known for his electronic inventions since the 1950s, including the PIN diode, static induction transistor, static induction thyristor, SIT/SITh. His inventions contributed to the development of internet technology and the Information Age. He was a professor at Sophia University.

Country
Japan
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2018 · aged 92

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