DocumentCode :
974247
Title :
The design, fabrication, and test of a new VLSI hybrid analog-digital neural processing element
Author :
DeYong, Mark R. ; Findley, Randall L. ; Fields, Chris
Author_Institution :
New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM, USA
Volume :
3
Issue :
3
fYear :
1992
fDate :
5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
363
Lastpage :
374
Abstract :
A hybrid analog-digital neural processing element with the time-dependent behavior of biological neurons has been developed. The hybrid processing element is designed for VLSI implementation and offers the best attributes of both analog and digital computation. Custom VLSI layout reduces the layout area of the processing element, which in turn increases the expected network density. The hybrid processing element operates at the nanosecond time scale, which enables it to produce real-time solutions to complex spatiotemporal problems found in high-speed signal processing applications. VLSI prototype chips have been designed, fabricated, and tested with encouraging results. Systems utilizing the time-dependent behavior of the hybrid processing element have been simulated and are currently in the fabrication process. Future applications are also discussed
Keywords :
VLSI; computerised signal processing; neural nets; VLSI; biological neurons; high-speed signal processing; hybrid analog-digital neural processing element; layout area; network density; real-time solutions; spatiotemporal problems; time-dependent behavior; Analog computers; Analog-digital conversion; Biology computing; Fabrication; Nanobioscience; Neurons; Process design; Spatiotemporal phenomena; Testing; Very large scale integration;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Neural Networks, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
1045-9227
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/72.129409
Filename :
129409
Link To Document :
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