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posted on 2021-12-01, 15:29 authored by Hossein EslahiHossein Eslahi, Tara Hamilton, Sourabh KhandelwalSourabh Khandelwal
In this paper, we present a mixed-signal integrate and fire neuron designed in a 22-nm FDSOI technology. In this novel design, we deploy the back-gate terminal of FDSOI technology for a tunable design. For the first time, we show analytically and with pre- and post-layout simulations a neuron with tunable spiking frequency using the back-gate voltage of FDSOI technology. The neuron circuit is designed in the sub-threshold region and dissipates an ultra-low energy per spike of the order of Femto Joules per spike. With the layout area of only 30um^2, this is the smallest neuron circuit reported to date.

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hossein.eslahi@students.mq.edu.au

Submitting Author's Institution

Macquarie University

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  • Australia