Intel has a chip made that works in a similar way as the neural network in the brain. So ensure the components in the chip, among other things, that an electrical signal as with neurons via pulses is transmitted.
The technology is based on lateral spin valves and memristors. The former are small magnets which have their magnetic field direction can be changed on the basis of the spin of electrons. Together with memristors, resistors with memory, a circuit on which the electrical signals with a constant voltage to be forwarded, but pulsing works.
According to the researchers, who are working at Intel, working the spin valves in the chip at a substantially lower voltage than conventional chips. The required voltage is, according to the creators, to express in millivolts, just like the neurons in the brain. Ultimately, such a system, that a neuromorphic chip is called, the power consumption can reduce by a factor of 15 to 300 as compared to conventional chips.
In the brain are also electric circuits are formed, of which neurons are the basis. They form an electrical system which, after activation signals in pulse shape forward. This is a stronger signal shown by a higher frequency of electrical stimuli. Finally, the signals are integrated in the central nervous system, the brain, the main component is.
The Intel-designed chip can be used to search indexes to create in a similar manner as the brain, which makes simulation easier. Such systems can be deployed to allow the brain to study, but also more computing power in a lower power consumption. It is therefore more research is needed. Although a neuromorphic chip for hersenachtige systems can be used, there is more need for it to be a fully functioning system.
