Device and system level design considerations for analog-non-volatile-memory based neuromorphic architectures

S. Burc Eryilmaz, Duygu Kuzum, Shimeng Yu, H. S Philip Wong

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Abstract

This paper gives an overview of recent progress in the brain-inspired computing field with a focus on implementation using emerging memories as electronic synapses. Design considerations and challenges such as requirements and design targets on multilevel states, device variability, programming energy, array-level connectivity, fan-in/fan-out, wire energy, and IR drop are presented. Wires are increasingly important in design decisions, especially for large systems; and cycle-to-cycle variations have large impact on learning performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4.1.1-4.1.4
ISBN (Electronic)9781467398930
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 16 2015
Event61st IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2015 - Washington, United States
Duration: Dec 7 2015Dec 9 2015

Publication series

NameTechnical Digest - International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM
Volume2016-February
ISSN (Print)0163-1918

Other

Other61st IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting, IEDM 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period12/7/1512/9/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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