Analog VLSI implementation of synaptic modification in realistic neurons

An analog VLSI implementation of synaptic modification in realistic neurons is presented. The implementation uses CMOS integrated circuit technology to emulate the electrical behaviors of the neuron membrane, dendrite, and synapse, using principles based on the actual biology. The synapse circuitry includes a mechanism for the modification of the synaptic conductance. The circuits were simulated, layed out, and submitted for fabrication.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1998

Author dc:creator

• Leonard, Jason, 1976-

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Chi-Sang Poon.

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/47903

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/47903