Compact and Energy Efficient Neuron With Tunable Spiking Frequency in 22-nm FDSOI

Publisher:
IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 2022, 21, pp. 189-195
Issue Date:
2022-01-01
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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 30 μm2, this is the smallest neuron circuit reported to date.
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