Title :
A digital neuron-type processor and its VLSI design
Author :
Habib, Mahmoud K. ; Akel, H.
Author_Institution :
Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA
fDate :
5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A set of neuron-type circuits elements based on logic gate circuits with multi-input multifan output capability is described. Three types of elements are introduced, one called the cell body with its dendritic inputs and synaptic junction, another representing the axon base, and the axon circuit. These three elements are cascaded to form a neuron-type processing element. The circuit performs input temporal and spatial summation as well as thresholding. The entire neuron circuit is simulated and a design is given using VSLI techniques
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; VLSI; integrated logic circuits; neural nets; VLSI design; axon base; axon circuit; cell body; dendritic inputs; digital neuron-type processor; logic gate circuits; multi-input multifan output capability; neuron-type circuits elements; neuron-type processing element; spatial summation; synaptic junction; temporal summation; thresholding; Analog computers; Biological system modeling; Computational modeling; Computer networks; Logic circuits; Logic design; Logic gates; Nerve fibers; Neurons; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
