Current Mode Neuron for the Memristor based synapse

Due to many limitations of Von Neumann architecture such as speed, memory bandwidth, efficiency of global interconnects and increase in the application of artificial neural network, researchers have been pushed to look into alternative architectures such as Neuromorphic computing system. Memristors (memristive crossbar memory RCM) are used as synapses due to its high packing density and energy efficiency and CMOS blocks as neurons. The increase in the terminal resistance of the RCM can degrade its energy efficiency and bandwidth. A more energy efficient current mode neuron has been proposed in this paper which can operate at lower voltages as compared to conventional voltage mode neuron circuit.

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