A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons

Abstract Neuromorphic computing systems are promising alternatives in areas such as pattern recognition and image processing. This work focuses on the fabrication of tin oxide memristors (Ag/SnO2/Pt) to emulate artificial synapses and neurons. These tin oxide memristors demonstrate stable switching...

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Main Authors: Yu Wang, Yanzhong Zhang, Yanji Wang, Xinpeng Wang, Hao Zhang, Rongqing Xu, Yi Tong
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Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400421
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author Yu Wang
Yanzhong Zhang
Yanji Wang
Xinpeng Wang
Hao Zhang
Rongqing Xu
Yi Tong
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Yanji Wang
Xinpeng Wang
Hao Zhang
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Yi Tong
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description Abstract Neuromorphic computing systems are promising alternatives in areas such as pattern recognition and image processing. This work focuses on the fabrication of tin oxide memristors (Ag/SnO2/Pt) to emulate artificial synapses and neurons. These tin oxide memristors demonstrate stable switching between threshold switch (TS) and resistive switch (RS) modes, achieved by adjusting the compliance current. Notably, this memristor achieves extremely low switching voltage and excellent cycle endurance. Moreover, the conductance value of the memristor can continuously transform under different illumination conditions, such as white light and purple light. A single tin oxide memristor device is used to model typical neuromorphic responses, such as synaptic plasticity and artificial neuron impulse responses. This approach offers a promising solution for high‐density, low‐power, brain‐inspired computing chips. Additionally, memristive Leaky Integrate‐and‐Fire (LIF) neuron and synapse models are designed and integrated for the first time into a Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network (SOM‐SNN) architecture. Applying this architecture to an unsupervised learning self‐organizing map memristor SNN achieved an impressive 94% recognition rate on the MNIST dataset. This study elucidates the potential for seamlessly integrating memristors into neuromorphic systems.
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spelling doaj-art-bcefa3d0fe154500a960620941b319dc2025-08-20T03:47:49ZengWiley-VCHAdvanced Electronic Materials2199-160X2025-02-01112n/an/a10.1002/aelm.202400421A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and NeuronsYu Wang0Yanzhong Zhang1Yanji Wang2Xinpeng Wang3Hao Zhang4Rongqing Xu5Yi Tong6Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology) Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 ChinaCollege of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering (Industry‐Education Integration School) Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 ChinaCollege of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering (Industry‐Education Integration School) Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 ChinaGusu Lab Suzhou 215000 ChinaGusu Lab Suzhou 215000 ChinaEngineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology) Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications Nanjing 210023 ChinaGusu Lab Suzhou 215000 ChinaAbstract Neuromorphic computing systems are promising alternatives in areas such as pattern recognition and image processing. This work focuses on the fabrication of tin oxide memristors (Ag/SnO2/Pt) to emulate artificial synapses and neurons. These tin oxide memristors demonstrate stable switching between threshold switch (TS) and resistive switch (RS) modes, achieved by adjusting the compliance current. Notably, this memristor achieves extremely low switching voltage and excellent cycle endurance. Moreover, the conductance value of the memristor can continuously transform under different illumination conditions, such as white light and purple light. A single tin oxide memristor device is used to model typical neuromorphic responses, such as synaptic plasticity and artificial neuron impulse responses. This approach offers a promising solution for high‐density, low‐power, brain‐inspired computing chips. Additionally, memristive Leaky Integrate‐and‐Fire (LIF) neuron and synapse models are designed and integrated for the first time into a Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network (SOM‐SNN) architecture. Applying this architecture to an unsupervised learning self‐organizing map memristor SNN achieved an impressive 94% recognition rate on the MNIST dataset. This study elucidates the potential for seamlessly integrating memristors into neuromorphic systems.https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400421SNNSnO2artificial neuronsartificial synapsememristor
spellingShingle Yu Wang
Yanzhong Zhang
Yanji Wang
Xinpeng Wang
Hao Zhang
Rongqing Xu
Yi Tong
A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons
Advanced Electronic Materials
SNN
SnO2
artificial neurons
artificial synapse
memristor
title A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons
title_full A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons
title_fullStr A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons
title_full_unstemmed A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons
title_short A Self‐Organizing Map Spiking Neural Network Based on Tin Oxide Memristive Synapses and Neurons
title_sort self organizing map spiking neural network based on tin oxide memristive synapses and neurons
topic SNN
SnO2
artificial neurons
artificial synapse
memristor
url https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202400421
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