Customizable VLSI artificial neural network chips based on a novel technology
C. Y. Fu, Benjamin Law, George Chapline, D.A. Swenson · University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 1993
The human cerebral cortex contains approximately 10{sup 11} neurons and 10{sup 14} synapses. It thus seems logical that any technology intended to mimic human capabilities should have the ability to fabricate a very large number of neurons and even larger numbers of synapses. This paper describes an implementation of hardware neural networks using highly linear thin-film resistor technology and an 8-bit binary weight circuit to produce customizable artificial neural network chips and systems.