Title :
A hierarchical approach to the analog behavioral modeling of neural networks using HDL-A
Author :
Ahmed, Mona M. ; Ragaie, Hani F. ; Haddara, Hisham
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Comput. Eng., Ain Shams Univ., Cairo, Egypt
Abstract :
A hierarchical methodology for analog behavioral modeling of the basic building blocks of neural networks is presented using HDL-A. This hierarchy is formed of three levels in order to satisfy the different requirements of the CAD tools which may incorporate the models. The presented models include all the nonidealities present in the actual circuit in addition to being flexible and consuming shorter simulation time. This improvement in simulation time is verified through examples at both the circuit and system levels
Keywords :
VLSI; analogue integrated circuits; analogue processing circuits; circuit CAD; circuit analysis computing; hardware description languages; integrated circuit design; integrated circuit modelling; neural chips; CAD tools; HDL-A; analog behavioral modeling; hierarchical approach; neural networks; simulation time; Artificial neural networks; Circuit simulation; Circuits and systems; Design automation; Digital circuits; Flexible printed circuits; Hardware; Libraries; Neural networks; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 1996, with EURO-VHDL '96 and Exhibition, Proceedings EURO-DAC '96, European
Conference_Location :
Geneva
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7573-X
DOI :
10.1109/EURDAC.1996.558015
