Frequency Synchronization Circuit Model for Analog Vector-Matrix Multiplication in the Frequency Domain

Abstract

This work introduces a frequency synchronization circuit model for analog vector-matrix multiplication in the frequency domain. The frequency synchronization is implemented by coupling oscillators through all-to-all connections. Each oscillator is implemented using complementary cross-coupled transconductance pairs and RC high-pass filters. In this work, the frequency synchronization is achieved not only using oscillators alone but also through a configuration in which oscillators and resonator models (i.e., MEMS/NEMS resonators) are combined. While addressing the frequency synchronization of all the coupled oscillators, a partial synchronization is also discussed by controlling the coupling strength of a selected subset of oscillators. This frequency synchronization analysis focuses on the small-signal analysis using analog circuit and resonator models, thereby enabling an understanding of the synchronized frequency defined by the parameters of the analog circuit and resonator models.