Simulating Neuron Circuit Design
Designed and simulated a circuit to model signal transmission along three neurons
Overview
Designed and implemented an electronic circuit to simulate the signal transmission process along three neurons, providing insights into neural signal propagation and processing.
Circuit Design
Electronic circuit design simulating signal transmission along three neurons, showing the interconnections and components for each neuron stage.
Signal Visualization
Oscilloscope display showing the generated spike signals at different stages of the neuron circuit, demonstrating action potential propagation.
Technical Details
- Designed electronic circuits to simulate neural signal transmission:
- Input stage for stimulus generation
- Three interconnected neuron stages
- Output stage for signal measurement
- Implemented key neural characteristics:
- Action potential generation
- Refractory period simulation
- Synaptic transmission
- Utilized various electronic components:
- Operational amplifiers
- Capacitors for membrane potential
- Resistors for current control
- Transistors for threshold behavior
Key Features
- Real-time signal visualization
- Adjustable threshold voltages
- Variable stimulus intensity
- Multiple neuron interaction
- Measurable signal propagation
Technical Stack
- Circuit Design
- Electronic Components
- Signal Processing
- Oscilloscope Measurement
- Neural Modeling
Project Advisor
Prof. Jont Allen, UIUC
Demo of our ECE410 Final Porject -- "Simulating Spike Transmission along Neurons" (Right click on the cover above to view the video)