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Process for forming synapses in neural networks and resistor therefor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:264572

Customizable neural network in which one or more resistors form each synapse is disclosed. All the resistors in the synaptic array are identical, thus simplifying the processing issues. Highly doped, amorphous silicon is used as the resistor material, to create extremely high resistances occupying very small spaces. Connected in series with each resistor in the array is at least one severable conductor whose uppermost layer has a lower reflectivity of laser energy than typical metal conductors at a desired laser wavelength. 5 figs.

Research Organization:
University of California
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,538,915/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 7-894,391
OSTI ID:
264572
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English