Title :
A silicon nanodisk array structure realizing synaptic response of spiking neuron models with noise
Author :
Morie, Takashi ; Haichao Liang ; Yilai Sun ; Tohara, Takashi ; Igarashi, M. ; Samukawa, Seiji
Author_Institution :
Grad. Sch. of Life Sci. & Syst. Eng., Kyushu Inst. of Technol., Kitakyushu, Japan
Abstract :
In the implementation of spiking neuron models, which can achieve realistic neuron operation, generation of post-synaptic potentials (PSPs) is an essential function. We have already proposed a new nanodisk array structure for generating PSPs using delay in electron hopping among nanodisks. Generated PSPs have fluctuation caused by stochastic electron movement. Noise or fluctuation is effectively used in neural processing. In this paper, we review our proposed structure and show fluctuation controllability based on single-electron circuit simulation.
Keywords :
neural chips; PSP generation; electron hopping; fluctuation controllability; neural processing; neuron operation; post-synaptic potentials; silicon nanodisk array structure; single-electron circuit simulation; spiking neuron models; stochastic electron movement; Arrays; Electrodes; Logic gates; Nanostructures; Neurons; Noise; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference (ASP-DAC), 2014 19th Asia and South Pacific
Conference_Location :
Singapore
DOI :
10.1109/ASPDAC.2014.6742887