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A hybrid memristor–CMOS chip for AI

An integrated co-processor chip based on a memristor crossbar array and complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) control circuitry can be used to implement neuromorphic and machine learning algorithms.

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Fig. 1: PIEM and its applications.

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James, A.P. A hybrid memristor–CMOS chip for AI. Nat Electron 2, 268–269 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-019-0274-6

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