Rank-order filtering based on analogue k-winners-take-all neural circuit

Authors: 

Tymoshchuk P.

The problem of rank-order filtering is solved on the base of analogue neural circuit which determines maximal value signals among signal set. The filter is described by system of algebra-differential equations and combines such properties as high accuracy and speed, low computational and hardware implementation complexity, and independency on initial conditions. The filter can be used for processing of constant signals, variable signals, and also equal signals. The filter simulation examples confirming theoretical statements are provided.