{"product_id":"9780792381945","title":"Place Coding in Analog VLSI: A Neuromorphic Approach to Computation","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePlace Coding in Analog VLSI: A Neuromorphic Approach to Computation\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLandolt, Oliver\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeurobiology research suggests that information can be represented by  the location of an activity spot in a population of cells (`place  coding'), and that this information can be processed by means of  networks of interconnections. \u003cem\u003ePlace Coding in Analog VLSI\u003c\/em\u003e  defines a representation convention of similar flavor intended for  analog-integrated circuit design. It investigates its properties and  suggests ways to build circuits on the basis of this coding scheme.  \u003cbr\u003e  In this electronic version of place coding, numbers are represented by  the state of an array of nodes called a map, and computation is  carried out by a network of links. In the simplest case, a link is  just a wire connecting a node of an input map to a node of an output  map. In other cases, a link is an elementary circuit cell. Networks of  links are somewhat reminiscent of look-up tables in that they hardwire  an arbitrary function of one or several variables. Interestingly,  these structures are also related to fuzzy rules, as well as some  types of artificial neural networks. The place coding approach  provides several substantial benefits over conventional analog design:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNetworks of links can be synthesized by a simple  procedure whatever the function to be computed.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePlace coding is  tolerant to perturbations and noise in current-mode implementations.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTolerance to noise implies that the fundamental power  dissipation limits of conventional analog circuits can be overcome by  using place coding. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e  The place coding approach is illustrated by three integrated circuits  computing non-linear functions of several variables. The simplest one  is made up of 80 links and achieves submicrowatt power consumption in  continuous operation. The most complex one incorporates about 1800  links for a power consumption of 6 milliwatts, and controls the  operation of an active vision system with a moving field of view.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003ePlace Coding in Analog VLSI\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily intended for  researchers and practicing engineers involved in analog and digital  hardware design (especially bio-inspired circuits). The book is also a  valuable reference for researchers and students in neurobiology,  neuroscience, robotics, fuzzy logic and fuzzy control. \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 1998-07-31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780792381945\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4615-5701-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 244cm x170cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 215\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312286879884,"sku":"9780792381945","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780792381945.jpg?v=1771523468","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780792381945","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}