Term : January – April 2022
Instructor : Dr. Chetan Singh Thakur
Class Schedule : Lecture : Mon,Wed 12-1 PM, Lab: Thurs 2-5 PM.
TA : Ankita Nandi & Prince Philip
Credits : 2:1
Course Summary:
Large-scale analog computation for sensory and motor processing. Analog building blocks are presented, leading to VLSI systems inspired by neurobiological architectures and computational paradigms.
Prerequisites:
Basic electronics, UG level course in circuits and systems.
References:
- Peter Dayan and L. F. Abbott, Theoretical Neuroscience: Computational and Mathematical Modeling of Neural Systems, The MIT press, 2005.
- S.-C. Liu, J. Kramer, G. Indiveri, T. Delbrück, and R. Douglas, Analog VLSI:Circuits and Principles. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2002.
- Liu, S.-C., Delbrück, T., Indiveri, G., Whatley, A., and Douglas, R. (2015). Event-Based Neuromorphic Systems. Chichester, West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Course Contents (# of lecture hours)
| Topic | Contents | # of hours |
| Computational Neuroscience | Neuron/Synapse models, Auditory and Visual pathways, Olfaction pathway | 4 |
| Neuromorphic Engineering Introduction | MOS Transistor, Sub-threshold operation of MOS
|
2 |
| Synaptic devices | Floating gate, Memristor | 2 |
| Static circuits | Transcondutance Amplifiers, Current Mirror, Differential Pair, Gain Stages DC Operation
|
3 |
| Current-mode circuits | Translinear Principle, Floating-Gate MOS Circuits, Bump Circuit, Current Multipliers
|
3 |
| Signal-Aggregation Circuit | Centroid Circuits, Resistive Networks, Diffusor Circuits, Winner-Take-All Circuits, Delay Lines | 3 |
| Basic elements of Neuromorphic electronics | Electronic models of neuron, synapse and dendrites | 3 |
| Neuromorphic Systems | Electronic Cochlea, Auditory Localization, Silicon Retinas, Voltage and Current Mode Neuron Models, Address Event Communication, Motor Pattern Generation | 10 |
Lab component
| Experiment | Brief Description | # of hours |
| Design of basic building blocks of neuromorphic systems | Measure and characterize the Current Mirror, Differential
Pair, Current Correlator, Bump Circuit, and Transconductance Amplifier |
16 |
| Develop Electronic Cochlea and Silicon Retina prototype | Develop the prototype system using neuromorphic building block | 20 |
Attendance and Conduct in Class:
Students are expected to attend classes and be attentive and responsive to all class discussions. It is the students responsibility to get notes and handouts for any missed class.
Grading:
The grades will be assigned according to the following credit table.
Mid term project and End term project