A low power VLSI implementation of the Izhikevich neuron model

A. Samil Demirkol*, Serdar Ozoguz

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Abstract

We present a low-power VLSI implementation of the Izhikevich neuron model utilizing two first-order log-domain filters as the main building block. One of the filters includes an active diode connection in order to lower current levels to obtain a low-power, large time constant design. Thus, the neuron circuit operates in sub-threshold regime with biological time scale. The possible applications of the presented implementation are simulating large scale VLSI neural networks and building hybrid interface systems. The simulation results demonstrate the success of replicating the firing patterns of real neurons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE 9th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2011
Pages169-172
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE 9th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2011 - Bordeaux, France
Duration: 26 Jun 201129 Jun 2011

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE 9th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE 9th International New Circuits and Systems Conference, NEWCAS 2011
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityBordeaux
Period26/06/1129/06/11

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