# The silicon neuron

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Read the introduction to Chapter 8.2
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### Circuit simulation with LTSpice

Get LTSpice from:

{% embed url="<https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/design-tools-and-calculators/ltspice-simulator.html>" %}

Watch this getting started video:

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### The pulse current-source synaptic circuit

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Read Chapter 8.2.1
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Get the simulation file from and experiment with the circuit:

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### The reset-discharge synapse

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Read Chapter 8.2.2
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Get the simulation file from and experiment with the circuit:

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![](/files/-Mj4H9tXRAKoyjaXdlFp)

### The charge and discharge synapse

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Read Chapter 8.2.3
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Get the simulation file from and experiment with the circuit:

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![](/files/-Mj4HwWW9yTyEmfTsHGC)

### The log-domain integration synapse

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Read Chapter 8.2.4
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Get the simulation file from and experiment with the circuit:

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![](/files/-Mj4IQ1704sWFkNh7BrK)

### The axon-hillock neuron

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Read Chapter 2.2.5
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Get the simulation file from and experiment with the circuit:

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![](/files/-Mj4K_mOrr313CrtjkYs)

### The voltage-amplifier LIF neuron

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Read Chapter 2.2.6
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Get the simulation file from and experiment with the circuit:

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![](/files/-Mj4LBntzcvMOx4uE7u6)


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