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Liang Xue1, Jiang Wang, Bin Deng
1School of electronic engineering and automation, Tianjin University, CO 300072, China. feixue19846@163.com
Abstract:
In this paper, we got the implementation of the electronic neuron based on the Morris-Lecar model, and use the circuit to analysis the bifurcation of the Morris-Lecor model. Based on the results of the bifurcation analysis, we get bursting neurons by introducing a slow driving current. Furthermore, based on the implementation of a single electronic neuron, the electronic neurons are coupled through inhibiting chemical synapses which is one of the most important connections. Finally, we analyze behavior of the network of the electronic neurons coupled through the inhibiting chemical synapses.
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