INVESTIGATION OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SYNCODER NETWORKS.

Abstract

The syncoder, an electronic model of a neuron (nerve cell), is described and investigated. This model has provisions for both analog and pulse inputs and outputs and can be considered as a 'mixed type' of computing element. The parameters of pulse weighting, threshold, and synaptic time constants are investigated under varying conditions. Small networks of syncoders are tested for their characteristics using both open loop and feedback connections. Larger networks are proposed as possible considerations for programming a large console of approximately 500 syncoders which is presently under construction. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0825168

Entities

People

  • William Kenneth Martin

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Computer Programming
  • Construction
  • Feedback
  • Nerves
  • Neurons

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics