Large-scale neural network method for brain computing

The development of the large-scale neural network method is very important for the realization of high performance and small size brain computer. The neural network has efficient data processing architecture based on parallel processing, distribution of memory and learning function. In this paper, a large-scale neural network method which consists of chip elements using mixed analog and digital technology, a three-dimensional structure connecting chip elements by electronic wiring technology, and an optical connection between each three-dimensional structure for brain computer as a special purpose computer is proposed. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.