Tadahiko Sugibayashi

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Tadahiko Sugibayashi is a leading researcher in the field of nonvolatile programmable logic and advanced switching devices. His key research areas include resistive-change switches, atom switches, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) designed for extreme environments. Sugibayashi’s major contributions center on the development of NanoBridge-based FPGAs, which leverage a novel resistive-change switch integrated in the back end of line (BEOL). These devices exhibit a high on/off conductance ratio, weak temperature dependence, and nonvolatility, making them ideal for high-temperature applications. His work on robust Cu atom switches with over-400°C thermally tolerant polymer-solid electrolytes (TT-PSE) further advances the reliability of nonvolatile programmable logic, achieving standard Cu-BEOL compatibility. With over 15 citations across his most-cited papers, Sugibayashi’s research demonstrates significant impact in enabling electronics that operate reliably in harsh thermal conditions. Notably, his team’s achievement of a fully 400°C-processed switch marks a breakthrough for aerospace and industrial applications. Sugibayashi’s innovations continue to push the boundaries of reconfigurable computing, offering robust solutions for next-generation electronics.

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1. 1
   NanoBridge-Based FPGA in High-Temperature Environments

   9 citations · 2017
2. 2
   Robust Cu atom switch with over-400°C thermally tolerant polymer-solid electrolyte (TT-PSE) for nonvolatile programmable logic

   6 citations · 2016

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