Title :
An analog systolic neural processing architecture
Author :
Moreno, Juan M. ; Castillo, Francisco ; Cabestany, Joan ; Madrenas, J. ; Napieralski, Andrzej
Author_Institution :
Catalunya Polytech. Univ., Spain
fDate :
6/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Developed for the VLSI implementation of neural network models, our novel analog architecture adds flexibility and adaptability by incorporating digital processing capabilities. Its systolic-based architecture avoids static storage of analog values by transferring the activation values through the chip´s processing units. This proposed combination of analog and digital technologies produces a densely packed, high-speed, scalable architecture, designed to easily accommodate learning capabilities.<>
Keywords :
VLSI; neural nets; systolic arrays; VLSI implementation; analog systolic neural processing architecture; learning capabilities; scalable architecture; Analog memory; Arithmetic; Multi-layer neural network; Multilayer perceptrons; Neural network hardware; Neural networks; Neurons; Nonhomogeneous media; Silicon; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Micro, IEEE