Training product unit neural networks with genetic algorithms

David J. Janson; James F. Frenzel

doi:10.1117/12.139958

20 August 1992 Training product unit neural networks with genetic algorithms

David J. Janson, James F. Frenzel

Proceedings Volume 1706, Adaptive and Learning Systems; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139958
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses the training of product neural networks using genetic algorithms. Two unusual techniques are combined; product units are employed in addition to the traditional summing units and a genetic algorithm is used to train the network rather than using backpropagation. As an example, a neural network is trained to calculate the optimum width of transistors in a CMOS switch. It is shown how local minima can affect the performance of a genetic algorithm, and one method of overcoming this is presented.

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David J. Janson and James F. Frenzel "Training product unit neural networks with genetic algorithms", Proc. SPIE 1706, Adaptive and Learning Systems, (20 August 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139958

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