Neural network processor: a vehicle for teaching system design

Author

Cheung, P.Y.K. ; Ferrari, A. ; de Wilde, P. ; Benyon-Tinker, G.

Author_Institution

Imperial Coll. of Sci., Technol. & Med., London, UK

Volume

139

Issue

2

fYear

1992

fDate

4/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

244

Lastpage

248

Abstract

Describes the authors experience in using two major design suites currently on offer through the EuroChip program, namely, Mentor Graphic´s Genesil and Cadence´s Edge, for second year design projects. The goal was to design a simple self-learning neural network system based on a multiprocessor architecture for pattern classification applications. The overall objective of the projects was to bring together the various disciplines of the undergraduate course in information system engineering (ISE) including computing, circuit design, chip design and algorithms, in the form of a design project. The authors´ experience suggests that as well as improving the VLSI design skills of students, VLSI design tools can bring benefits such as teaching system design and group interactions

Keywords

VLSI; circuit CAD; neural nets; student laboratory apparatus; teaching; Cadence´s Edge; EuroChip program; ISE; Mentor Graphic´s Genesil; VLSI design skill improvement; VLSI design tools; algorithms; authors´ experience; chip design; circuit design; computing; design project; group interaction improvement; information system engineering; major design suites; multiprocessor architecture; pattern classification; second year design projects; self-learning neural network system; students; system design teaching; teamwork;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Circuits, Devices and Systems, IEE Proceedings G

Publisher

iet

ISSN

0956-3768

Type

jour

Filename

139180