Publisher's Synopsis
This book reviews the development of neural networks as a prerequisite to obtaining real-time performance. The functions of a single neuron are characterized, and special consideration is paid to key functions required of neural chips (input/output representation, synaptic multiplication, spatial summation, temporal summation and output functions) and to the various methods used to realize these key components in electronic circuits. The author also provides a detailed description of his own research on the development of a new PDM digital neural chip and the performance of PDM digital network system.