Analog VLSI: Circuits and Principles

Product Description

An introduction to the design of analog VLSI circuits.
Neuromorphic engineers work to improve the performance of artificial systems through the development of chips and systems that process information collectively using primarily analog circuits. This book presents the central concepts required for the creative and successful design of analog VLSI circuits. The discussion is weighted toward novel circuits that emulate natural signal processing. Unlike most circuits in commercial or industrial applications, these circuits operate mainly in the subthreshold or weak inversion region. Moreover, their functionality is not limited to linear operations, but also encompasses many interesting nonlinear operations similar to those occurring in natural systems. Topics include device physics, linear and nonlinear circuit forms, translinear circuits, photodetectors, floating-gate devices, noise analysis, and process technology.

About the Author

Shih-Chii Liu is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Neuroinformatics, Zurich.

Jö rg Kramer was Assistant Professor at the Institute of Neuroinformatics, Zurich.

Giacomo Indiveri is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Neuroinformatics, Zurich.

Tobias Delbrü ck is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Neuroinformatics, Zurich.

Rodney Douglas is Director of the Institute of Neuroinformatics and Professor of Neuroinformatics at the University of Zurich.