A Scalable Optoelectronic Neural System Using Free-Space Optical Interconnects

Ashok V. Krishnamoorthy, Gokçe Yayla, Sadik C. Esener

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Abstract

The design of a scalable, fully connected. 3-D optoelectronic neural system that uses free-space optical interconnects with silicon-VLSI-based hybrid optoelectronic circuits is proposed. The system design uses a hardware-efficient combination of pulse-width-modulating optoelectronic neurons and pulse-amplitude-modulating electronic synapses. Low-area, high-linear-dynamic-range analog synapse and neuron circuits are proposed. SPICE circuit simulations and an experimental demonstration of the free-space optical interconnection system are included.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)404-413
Number of pages10
JournalIEEE Transactions on Neural Networks
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1992
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Software
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Artificial Intelligence

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