Global exponential stability of recurrent neural networks forsolving optimization and related problems

Global exponential stability is a desirable property for dynamic systems. The paper studies the global exponential stability of several existing recurrent neural networks for solving linear programming problems, convex programming problems with interval constraints, convex programming problems with nonlinear constraints, and monotone variational inequalities. In contrast to the existing results on global exponential stability, the present results do not require additional conditions on the weight matrices of recurrent neural networks and improve some existing conditions for global exponential stability. Therefore, the stability results in the paper further demonstrate the superior convergence properties of the existing neural networks for optimization.     

Estimate of exponential convergence rate and exponential stabilityfor neural networks

Estimates of exponential convergence rate and exponential stability are studied for a class of neural networks which includes Hopfield neural networks and cellular neural networks. Both local and global exponential convergence are discussed. Theorems for estimation of the exponential convergence rate are established and the bounds on the rate of convergence are given. The domains of attraction in the case of local exponential convergence are obtained. Simple conditions are presented for checking exponential stability of the neural networks.     

Stability analysis of dynamical neural networks

In this paper, we use the matrix measure technique to study the stability of dynamical neural networks. Testable conditions for global exponential stability of nonlinear dynamical systems and dynamical neural networks are given. It shows how a few well-known results can be unified and generalized in a straightforward way. Local exponential stability of a class of dynamical neural networks is also studied; we point out that the local exponential stability of any equilibrium point of dynamical neural networks is equivalent to the stability of the linearized system around that equilibrium point. From this, some well-known and new sufficient conditions for local exponential stability of neural networks are obtained     

二阶神经网络的全局指数稳定性分析

当神经网络应用于最优化计算时,理想的情形是只有一个全局渐近稳定的平衡点,并且以指数速度趋近于平衡点,从而减少神经网络所需计算时间,二阶神经网络较一般神经网络具有更快的收敛速度,对于二阶连续型Hopfield神经网络,用Lyapunov方法讨论平衡点的全局指数稳定性,给出了平衡点全局指数稳定的几个判别准则,作为特例,获得了连续型Hopfield神经网络全局指数稳定的新判据。     

Improved conditions for global exponential stability of recurrent neural networks with time-varying delays

This paper presents new theoretical results on global exponential stability of recurrent neural networks with bounded activation functions and time-varying delays. The stability conditions depend on external inputs, connection weights, and time delays of recurrent neural networks. Using these results, the global exponential stability of recurrent neural networks can be derived, and the estimated location of the equilibrium point can be obtained. As typical representatives, the Hopfield neural network (HNN) and the cellular neural network (CNN) are examined in detail.     

Global exponential stability of a class of neural networks with variable delays

In this paper, the conditions ensuring existence, uniqueness, and global exponential stability of the equilibrium point of a class of neural networks with variable delays are studied. Without assuming global Lipschitz conditions on these activation functions, applying idea of vector Lyapunov function, the sufficient conditions for global exponential stability of neural networks are obtained.     

Exponential stability of impulsive high-order Hopfield-type neural networks with delays and reaction–diffusion

The problem of global exponential stability analysis of Impulsive high-order Hopfield-type neural networks with time-varying delays and reaction–diffusion terms has been investigated in this paper. Using the Lyapunov function method and M-matrix theory, we establish the global exponential stability of the neural networks with its estimated exponential convergence rate. As an illustration, a numerical example is given using the results.     

New results concerning the exponential stability of delayed neural networks with impulses

Employing the matrix measure approach and Lyapunov function, the author studies the global exponential stability of delayed neural networks with impulses in this paper. Some novel and sufficient conditions are given to guarantee the global exponential stability of the equilibrium point for such delayed neural networks with impulses. Finally, three examples are given to show the effectiveness of the results obtained here.     

Impulses-induced exponential stability in recurrent delayed neural networks

The present paper formulates and studies a model of recurrent neural networks with time-varying delays in the presence of impulsive connectivity among the neurons. This model can well describe practical architectures of more realistic neural networks. Some novel yet generic criteria for global exponential stability of such neural networks are derived by establishing an extended Halanay differential inequality on impulsive delayed dynamical systems. The distinctive feature of this work is to address exponential stability issues without a priori stability assumption for the corresponding delayed neural networks without impulses. It is shown that the impulses in neuronal connectivity play an important role in inducing global exponential stability of recurrent delayed neural networks even if it may be unstable or chaotic itself. Furthermore, example and simulation are given to illustrate the practical nature of the novel results.     

Global exponential stability of a class of Hopfield neural networks with delays

This paper investigates global exponential stability of a class of Hopfield neural networks with delays based on contraction mapping principle, Lyapunov function and inequality technique. Some sufficient conditions are derived that ensure the existence, uniqueness, global exponential stability of equilibrium point of the neural networks. Finally, an illustrative numerical example is given to demonstrate the effectiveness of our results.     

Exponential stability of impulsive high-order Hopfield-type neural networks with time-varying delays

This paper considers the problems of global exponential stability and exponential convergence rate for impulsive high-order Hopfield-type neural networks with time-varying delays. By using the method of Lyapunov functions, some sufficient conditions for ensuring global exponential stability of these networks are derived, and the estimated exponential convergence rate is also obtained. As an illustration, an numerical example is worked out using the results obtained.     

New delay-dependent exponential stability criteria of BAM neural networks with time delays

In this paper, the global exponential stability is investigated for the bi-directional associative memory networks with time delays. Several new sufficient conditions are presented to ensure global exponential stability of delayed bi-directional associative memory neural networks based on the Lyapunov functional method as well as linear matrix inequality technique. To the best of our knowledge, few reports about such “linearization” approach to exponential stability analysis for delayed neural network models have been presented in literature. The method, called parameterized first-order model transformation, is used to transform neural networks. The obtained conditions show to be less conservative and restrictive than that reported in the literature. Two numerical simulations are also given to illustrate the efficiency of our result.     

Robustly Exponential Stability Analysis for Discrete-Time Stochastic Neural Networks with Interval Time-Varying Delays

This paper deals with the problems of the global exponential stability and stabilization for a class of uncertain discrete-time stochastic neural networks with interval time-varying delay. By using the linear matrix inequality method and the free-weighting matrix technique, we construct a new Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and establish new sufficient conditions to guarantee that the uncertain discrete-time stochastic neural networks with interval time-varying delay are globally exponential stable in the mean square. Furthermore, we extend our consideration to the stabilization problem for a class of discrete-time stochastic neural networks. Based on the state feedback control law, some novel delay-dependent criteria of the robust exponential stabilization for a class of discrete-time stochastic neural networks with interval time-varying delay are established. The controller gains are designed to ensure the global robust exponential stability of the closed-loop systems. Finally, numerical examples illustrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results we have obtained.     

Stability analysis of Cohen-Grossberg neural networks

Without assuming boundedness and differentiability of the activation functions and any symmetry of interconnections, we employ Lyapunov functions to establish some sufficient conditions ensuring existence, uniqueness, global asymptotic stability, and even global exponential stability of equilibria for the Cohen-Grossberg neural networks with and without delays. Our results are not only presented in terms of system parameters and can be easily verified and also less restrictive than previously known criteria and can be applied to neural networks, including Hopfield neural networks, bidirectional association memory neural networks, and cellular neural networks.     

Global exponential stability of discrete-time recurrent neural network for solving quadratic programming problems subject to linear constraints

In this paper, a discrete-time recurrent neural network with global exponential stability is proposed for solving linear constrained quadratic programming problems. Compared with the existing neural networks for quadratic programming, the proposed neural network in this paper has lower model complexity with only one-layer structure. Moreover, the global exponential stability of the neural network can be guaranteed under some mild conditions. Simulation results with some applications show the performance and characteristic of the proposed neural network.     

Global exponential stability of impulsive high-order Hopfield type neural networks with delays

In this paper, we investigate the global exponential stability of impulsive high-order Hopfield type neural networks with delays. By establishing the impulsive delay differential inequalities and using the Lyapunov method, two sufficient conditions that guarantee global exponential stability of these networks are given, and the exponential convergence rate is also obtained. A numerical example is given to demonstrate the validity of the results.     

Global exponential stability for neutral-type BAM neural networks with time-varying delays

In this article, the global exponential stability of neutral-type bidirectional associative memory (BAM) neural networks with time-varying delays is analysed by utilizing the Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and combining with the linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach. New sufficient conditions ensuring the global exponential stability of neutral-type BAM neural networks is obtained by using the powerful MATLAB LMI control toolbox. In addition, an example is provided to illustrate the applicability of the result.     

Robust global exponential stability of Cohen-Grossberg neural networks with time delays

The authors discuss delayed Cohen-Grossberg neural network models and investigate their global exponential stability of the equilibrium point for the systems. A set of sufficient conditions ensuring robust global exponential convergence of the Cohen-Grossberg neural networks with time delays are given.     

Global exponential periodicity of a class of recurrent neural networks with oscillating parameters and time-varying delays

In this paper, we present the analytical results on the global exponential periodicity of a class of recurrent neural networks with oscillating parameters and time-varying delays. Sufficient conditions are derived for ascertaining the existence, uniqueness and global exponential periodicity of the oscillatory solution of such recurrent neural networks by using the comparison principle and mixed monotone operator method. The periodicity results extend or improve existing stability results for the class of recurrent neural networks with and without time delays.     

Global exponential stability in Lagrange sense for periodic neural networks with various activation functions

In this paper, global exponential stability in Lagrange sense for periodic neural networks with various activation functions is further studied. By constructing appropriate Lyapunov-like functions, we provide easily verifiable criteria for the boundedness and global exponential attractivity of periodic neural networks. These theoretical analysis can narrow the search field of optimization computation, associative memories, chaos control and provide convenience for applications.