India, April 3 -- NUS researchers demonstrate that a single transistor can mimic neural and synaptic behaviours, bringing brain-inspired computing closer to reality.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have demonstrated that a single, standard silicon transistor, the fundamental building block of microchips used in computers, smartphones and almost every electronic system, can function like a biological neuron and synapse when operated in a specific, unconventional way.

Led by Associate Prof. Mario Lanza from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the College of Design and Engineering, NUS, the research team's work presents a highly scalable and energy-efficient solution for hardware-based artific...