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Customizable VLSI artificial neural network chips based on a novel technology

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OSTI ID:10189440
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
  2. Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, CA (United States)

The human cerebral cortex contains approximately 10{sup 11} neurons and 10{sup 14} synapses. It thus seems logical that any technology intended to mimic human capabilities should have the ability to fabricate a very large number of neurons and even larger numbers of synapses. This paper describes an implementation of hardware neural networks using highly linear thin-film resistor technology and an 8-bit binary weight circuit to produce customizable artificial neural network chips and systems.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
10189440
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--110366; CONF-921188--3; ON: DE94001418
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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