Beyond Moore’s Law: The Rise of Neuromorphic Computing

Book Title: Innovation Interconnected: Exploring the Frontiers of Computing and Communication Technologies

Editors:  Dr. M. Germin Nisha and Mr. Albert Prasanna Kumar

ISBN:  978-81-970102-9-3

Chapter: 1

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.59646/CompComTechC1/119

Authors: Dr. B. Shamreen Ahamed1 and Dr. M. Germin Nisha2

1Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract:

This chapter explores the limitations of traditional computing architectures and the emergence of neuromorphic computing as a promising alternative. It discusses the challenges of scaling traditional computing architectures, the memory hierarchy, and parallel processing limitations. The chapter also introduces the concept of neuromorphic computing, its brain-inspired architecture, and its advantages, including low power consumption, real-time processing, and scalability. Finally, it surveys existing neuromorphic hardware platforms, examines synapse and neuron models, and discusses spike-based communication. The chapter concludes by highlighting the potential applications of neuromorphic computing in computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics.