Multistability and attraction basins of discrete-time neural networks with nonmonotonic piecewise linear activation functions

An Overview of the Stability Analysis of Recurrent Neural Networks With Multiple Equilibria

The stability analysis of recurrent neural networks (RNNs) with multiple equilibria has received extensive interest since it is a prerequisite for successful applications of RNNs. With the increasing theoretical results on this topic, it is desirable to review the results for a systematical understanding of the state of the art. This article provides an overview of the stability results of RNNs with multiple equilibria including complete stability and multistability. First, preliminaries on the complete stability and multistability analysis of RNNs are introduced. Second, the complete stability results of RNNs are summarized. Third, the multistability results of various RNNs are reviewed in detail. Finally, future directions in these interesting topics are suggested.

Pinning multisynchronization of delayed fractional-order memristor-based neural networks with nonlinear coupling and almost-periodic perturbations

This paper concerns the multisynchronization issue for delayed fractional-order memristor-based neural networks with nonlinear coupling and almost-periodic perturbations. First, the coexistence of multiple equilibrium states for isolated subnetwork is analyzed. By means of state-space decomposition, fractional-order Halanay inequality and Caputo derivative properties, the novel algebraic sufficient conditions are derived to ensure that the addressed networks with arbitrary activation functions have multiple locally stable almost periodic orbits or equilibrium points. Then, based on the obtained multistability results, a pinning control strategy is designed to realize the multisynchronization of the N coupled networks. By the aid of graph theory, depth first search method and pinning control law, some sufficient conditions are formulated such that the considered neural networks can possess multiple synchronization manifolds. Finally, the multistability and multisynchronization performance of the considered neural networks with different activation functions are illustrated by numerical examples.

Multi-periodicity of switched neural networks with time delays and periodic external inputs under stochastic disturbances

This paper presents new theoretical results on the multi-periodicity of recurrent neural networks with time delays evoked by periodic inputs under stochastic disturbances and state-dependent switching. Based on the geometric properties of activation function and switching threshold, the neuronal state space is partitioned into 5ⁿ regions in which 3ⁿ ones are shown to be positively invariant with probability one. Furthermore, by using Itô's formula, Lyapunov functional method, and the contraction mapping theorem, two criteria are proposed to ascertain the existence and mean-square exponential stability of a periodic orbit in every positive invariant set. As a result, the number of mean-square exponentially stable periodic orbits increases to 3ⁿ from 2ⁿ in a neural network without switching. Two illustrative examples are elaborated to substantiate the efficacy and characteristics of the theoretical results.

Characteristic Analysis of Fractional-Order Memristor-Based Hypogenetic Jerk System and Its DSP Implementation

In this paper, a fractional-order memristive model with infinite coexisting attractors is investigated. The numerical solution of the system is derived based on the Adomian decomposition method (ADM), and its dynamic behaviors are analyzed by means of phase diagrams, bifurcation diagrams, Lyapunov exponent spectrum (LEs), dynamic map based on SE complexity and maximum Lyapunov exponent (MLE). Simulation results show that it has rich dynamic characteristics, including asymmetric coexisting attractors with different structures and offset boosting. Finally, the digital signal processor (DSP) implementation verifies the correctness of the solution algorithm and the physical feasibility of the system.