Laser programmable integrated circuit for forming synapses in neural networks
Abstract
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.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Univ. of California (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 441872
- Patent Number(s):
- 5602965
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-530,393
- Assignee:
- Univ. of California, Oakland, CA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 11 Feb 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 99 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTERS, INFORMATION SCIENCE, MANAGEMENT, LAW, MISCELLANEOUS; NEURAL NETWORKS; INTEGRATED CIRCUITS; LASER RADIATION; ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS; DESIGN; PROGRAMMING
Citation Formats
Fu, C Y. Laser programmable integrated circuit for forming synapses in neural networks. United States: N. p., 1997.
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Fu, C Y. Laser programmable integrated circuit for forming synapses in neural networks. United States.
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"Laser programmable integrated circuit for forming synapses in neural networks". United States.
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author = {Fu, C Y},
abstractNote = {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.},
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place = {United States},
year = {1997},
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