Event-Based Neuromorphic Systems E-Book

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 919

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

Neuromorphic electronic engineering takes its inspiration from the functioning of nervous systems to build more power efficient electronic sensors and processors. Event-based neuromorphic systems are inspired by the brain's efficient data-driven communication design, which is key to its quick responses and remarkable capabilities. This cross-disciplinary text establishes how circuit building blocks are combined in architectures to construct complete systems. These include vision and auditory sensors as well as neuronal processing and learning circuits that implement models of nervous systems. Techniques for building multi-chip scalable systems are considered throughout the book, including methods for dealing with transistor mismatch, extensive discussions of communication and interfacing, and making systems that operate in the real world. The book also provides historical context that helps relate the architectures and circuits to each other and that guides readers to the extensive literature. Chapters are written by founding experts and have been extensively edited for overall coherence. This pioneering text is an indispensable resource for practicing neuromorphic electronic engineers, advanced electrical engineering and computer science students and researchers interested in neuromorphic systems. Key features: * Summarises the latest design approaches, applications, and future challenges in the field of neuromorphic engineering. * Presents examples of practical applications of neuromorphic design principles. * Covers address-event communication, retinas, cochleas, locomotion, learning theory, neurons, synapses, floating gate circuits, hardware and software infrastructure, algorithms, and future challenges.

Leseprobe

EVENT-BASED NEUROMORPHIC SYSTEMS

Edited by

Shih-Chii Liu Tobi Delbruck Giacomo Indiveri Adrian Whatley Rodney Douglas

University of Zürich and ETH Zürich Switzerland

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This book is dedicated to the memories of Misha Mahowald, Jörg Kramer, and Paul Mueller.

CONTENTS

List of Contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Origins and Historical Context

1.2 Building Useful Neuromorphic Systems

References

Part I: Understanding Neuromorphic Systems

Chapter 2: Communication

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Address-Event Representation

2.3 Considerations for AER Link Design

2.4 The Evolution of AER Links

2.5 Discussion

References

Notes

Chapter 3: Silicon Retinas

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Biological Retinas

3.3 Silicon Retinas with Serial Analog Output

3.4 Asynchronous Event-Based Pixel Output Versus Synchronous Frames

3.5 AER Retinas

3.6 Silicon Retina Pixels

3.7 New Specifications for Silicon Retinas

3.8 Discussion

References

Chapter 4: Silicon Cochleas

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Cochlea Architectures

4.3 Spike-Based Cochleas

4.4 Tree Diagram

4.5 Discussion

References

Chapter 5: Locomotion Motor Control

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Modeling Neural Circuits in Locomotor Control

5.3 Neuromorphic CPGs at Work

5.4 Discussion

References

Chapter 6: Learning in Neuromorphic Systems

6.1 Introduction: Synaptic Connections, Memory, and Learning

6.2 Retaining Memories in Neuromorphic Hardware

6.3 Storing Memories in Neuromorphic Hardware

6.4 Toward Associative Memories in Neuromorphic Hardware

6.5 Attractor States in a Neuromorphic Chip

6.6 Discussion

References

Part II: Building Neuromorphic Systems

Chapter 7: Silicon Neurons

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Silicon Neuron Circuit Blocks

7.3 Silicon Neuron Implementations

7.4 Discussion

References

Chapter 8: Silicon Synapses

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Silicon Synapse Implementations

8.3 Dynamic Plastic Synapses

8.4 Discussion

References

Chapter 9: Silicon Cochlea Building Blocks

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Voltage-Domain Second-Order Filter

9.3 Current-Domain Second-Order Filter

9.4 Exponential Bias Generation

9.5 The Inner Hair Cell Model

9.6 Discussion

References

Chapter 10: Programmable and Configurable Analog Neuromorphic ICs

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Floating-Gate Circuit Basics

10.3 Floating-Gate Circuits Enabling Capacitive Circuits

10.4 Modifying Floating-Gate Charge

10.5 Accurate Programming of Programmable Analog Devices

10.6 Scaling of Programmable Analog Approaches

10.7 Low-Power Analog Signal Processing

10.8 Low-Power Comparisons to Digital Approaches: Analog Computing in Memory

10.9 Analog Programming at Digital Complexity: Large-Scale Field Programmable Analog Arrays

10.10 Applications of Complex Analog Signal Processing

10.11 Discussion

References

Chapter 11: Bias Generator Circuits

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Bias Generator Circuits

11.3 Overall Bias Generator Architecture Including External Controller

11.4 Typical Characteristics

11.5 Design Kits

11.6 Discussion

References

Chapter 12: On-Chip AER Communication Circuits

12.1 Introduction

12.2 AER Transmitter Blocks

12.3 AER Receiver Blocks

12.4 Discussion

References

Note

Chapter 13: Hardware Infrastructure

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Hardware Infrastructure Boards for Small Systems

13.3 Medium-Scale Multichip Systems

13.4 FPGAs

13.5 Discussion

References

Notes

Chapter 14: Software Infrastructure

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Chip and System Description Software

14.3 Configuration Software

14.4 Address Event Stream Handling Software

14.5 Mapping Software

14.6 Software Examples

14.7 Discussion

References

Notes

Chapter 15: Algorithmic Processing of Event Streams

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Requirements for Software Infrastructure

15.3 Embedded Implementations

15.4 Examples of Algorithms

15.5 Discussion

References

Note

Chapter 16: Towards Large-Scale Neuromorphic Systems

16.1 Introduction

16.2 Large-Scale System Examples

16.3 Discussion

References

Chapter 17: The Brain as Potential Technology

17.1 Introduction

17.2 The Nature of Neuronal Computation: Principles of Brain Technology

17.3 Approaches to Understanding Brains

17.4 Some Principles of Brain Construction and Function

17.5 An Example Model of Neural Circuit Processing

17.6 Toward Neuromorphic Cognition

References

Index

End User License Agreement

List of Tables

Chapter 2

Table 2.1

Chapter 3

Table 3.1

Chapter 8

Table 8.1

Chapter 16

Table 16.1