A 2-dimensional Si nanodisk array structure for spiking neuron models

Takashi Morie, Yilai Sun, Haichao Liang, Makoto Igarashi, Chi Hsien Huang, Seiji Samukawa

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Abstract

Spiking neuron models, which simplify the biological neuron function, have attracted much attention recently in the fields of computational neuroscience and artificial neural networks. In these models, generation of post-synaptic potentials (PSPs) is an essential function. In this paper, we propose a new nanodevice structure using a nanodisk array connected to a MOSFET for spiking neuron models. The structure generates PSPs by taking advantage of the delay in electron hopping movement among nanodisks. The results of single-electron circuit simulation demonstrate the controllability of PSP shapes by a control gate placed over the nanodisk array.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISCAS 2010 - 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Subtitle of host publicationNano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems
Pages781-784
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Aug 31
Event2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems, ISCAS 2010 - Paris, France
Duration: 2010 May 302010 Jun 2

Publication series

NameISCAS 2010 - 2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems

Other

Other2010 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems: Nano-Bio Circuit Fabrics and Systems, ISCAS 2010
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period10/5/3010/6/2

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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