Compact low-power calibration mini-DACs for neural arrays with programmable weights

Compact low-power calibration mini-DACs for neural arrays with programmable weights

This paper considers the viability of compact low-resolution low-power mini digital-to-analog converters (mini-DACs) for use in large arrays of neural type cells, where programmable weights are required. Transistors are biased in weak inversion in order to yield small currents and low power consumptions, a necessity when building large size arrays. One important drawback of weak inversion opera...

Implementation of a programmable neuron in CNTFET technology for low-power neural networks

Circuit-level implementation of a novel neuron has been discussed in this article. A low-power Activation Function (AF) circuit is introduced in this paper, which is then combined with a highly linear synapse circuit to form the neuron architecture. Designed in Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistor (CNTFET) technology, the proposed structure consumes low power, which makes it suitable for the...

Integrated Self-Test and Calibration for Field-Programmable Analog Arrays

Programmable Low Power ASIC for Hearing-aids

The combined company TÜRK+TÜRK ELECTRONIC GMBH (T+T) and INTERTON HÖRGERÄTE GMBH is developing, manufacturing and selling hearing-aids. T+T does the developing and manufacturing, and the subsidiary company INTERTON HÖRGERÄTE is responsible for the selling and the marketing. The company started the AE with the aim to develop an ASIC, which replaces the mechanical trimmers in the hearing-aid. Thi...

Low Power Multiple-Value Voltage-Mode Look-Up Table for Quaternary Field Programmable Gate Arrays

FPGA structures are widely used as they enable early time-to-market and reduced non-recurring engineering costs in comparison to ASIC designs. Interconnections play a crucial role in modern FPGAs, because they dominate delay, power and area. Multiple-valued logic allows the reduction of the number of interconnections in the circuit, hence can serve as a mean to effectively curtail the impact of...