A VLSI Hamming Artificial Neural Network with k-Winner-Take-All and k-Loser-Take-All Capability
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A novel circuit-level Hamming artificial neural network architecture based on the principle of analog chargebased computation of the neural function is proposed. kwinner-take-all and k-loser-take-all operations are performed in the time-domain, allowing for fast and compact realization of complex functions. The VLSI realization of a twodimensional array arrangement of the Hamming network is presented, with the targeted precision alignment image processing application.
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تاریخ انتشار 2003