Analog and Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits in CMOS Technology for Energy-Efficient Non-Conventional Information Processing Systems - Ref. 108/26/IR

The project concerns the study and development of energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits inCMOS technology, with particular reference to the design of analog and mixed-signal interfaces for photonicneuromorphic accelerators within NEUROPULS. Circuit techniques aimed at reducing supply voltage and energyconsumption will be investigated, including the exploration of ultra-low-voltage and ultra-low-power architectures.Unconventional information representation and processing approaches, including event-driven, time-based anddigitally assisted techniques, will also be considered. These approaches will be applied to the generation,acquisition, conditioning, conversion and processing of the signals required to drive, read out and control thephotonic chip and integrate it with the digital platform.