A biomimetic 2D transistor for audiomorphic computing

Nature Communications
Sarbashis DasSaptarshi Das

Abstract

In this article, we introduce a biomimetic audiomorphic device that captures the neurobiological architecture and computational map inside the auditory cortex of barn owl known for its exceptional hunting ability in complete darkness using auditory cues. The device consists of multiple split-gates with nanogaps on a semiconducting MoS2 channel connected to the source/drain contacts for imitating the spatial map of coincidence detector neurons and tunable RC circuits for imitating the interaural time delay neurons following the Jeffress model of sound localization. Furthermore, we use global back-gating capability to demonstrate neuroplasticity to capture behavioral and/or adaptation related changes in the barn owl. Finally, the virtual source model for current transport is combined with finite element COMSOL multiphysics simulations to explain and project the performance of the biomimetic audiomorphic device. We find that the precision of the biomimetic device can supersede the barn owl by orders of magnitude.

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Citations

Sep 4, 2020·Nature Communications·Akhil DoddaSaptarshi Das
Jan 31, 2021·Nature Communications·Amritanand SebastianSaptarshi Das
Aug 17, 2021·Chemical Society Reviews·Thomas F SchranghamerSaptarshi Das
Oct 29, 2020·ACS Nano·Joseph R NasrSaptarshi Das
Nov 12, 2021·Advanced Materials·Amritanand SebastianSaptarshi Das

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BETA
chips
chip
electron-beam lithography

Software Mentioned

BrainScaleS
Loihi
TrueNorth
COMSOL
SpiNNaker

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