Materials (Oct 2019)

Self-Organizing Neural Networks Based on OxRAM Devices under a Fully Unsupervised Training Scheme

  • Marta Pedró,
  • Javier Martín-Martínez,
  • Marcos Maestro-Izquierdo,
  • Rosana Rodríguez,
  • Montserrat Nafría

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12213482
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 21
p. 3482

Abstract

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A fully-unsupervised learning algorithm for reaching self-organization in neuromorphic architectures is provided in this work. We experimentally demonstrate spike-timing dependent plasticity (STDP) in Oxide-based Resistive Random Access Memory (OxRAM) devices, and propose a set of waveforms in order to induce symmetric conductivity changes. An empirical model is used to describe the observed plasticity. A neuromorphic system based on the tested devices is simulated, where the developed learning algorithm is tested, involving STDP as the local learning rule. The design of the system and learning scheme permits to concatenate multiple neuromorphic layers, where autonomous hierarchical computing can be performed.

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