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Abstract: In this paper, we first investigate the existence of a periodic solution to interval general bidirectional associative memory (BAM) neural networks with multiple delays on time scales by the continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory. Then, by constructing a Lyapunov functional, we discuss the global exponential stability of the periodic solution for such neural networks on time scales. The paper unifies periodic discrete-time and continuous-time BAM neural networks under the same framework. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: In this paper, we first discuss the existence and uniqueness of the equilibrium point of interval general BAM neural networks with reaction–diffusion terms and multiple time-varying delays by means of using degree theory. Then by applying the existence result of an equilibrium point and constructing a Lyapunov functional, we discuss global exponential stability for above neural networks. In the last section, we also give an example to demonstrate the validity of our global exponential stability result for above neural network. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The paper presents theoretical results on the global exponential periodicity and global exponential stability of a class of recurrent neural networks with various general activation functions and time-varying delays. The general activation functions include monotone nondecreasing functions, globally Lipschitz continuous and monotone nondecreasing functions, semi-Lipschitz continuous mixed monotone functions, and Lipschitz continuous functions. For each class of activation functions, testable algebraic criteria for ascertaining global exponential periodicity and global exponential stability of a class of recurrent neural networks are derived by using the comparison principle and the theory of monotone operator. Furthermore, the rate of exponential convergence and bounds of attractive domain of periodic oscillations or equilibrium points are also estimated. The convergence analysis based on the generalization of activation functions widens the application scope for the model design of neural networks. In addition, the new effective analytical method enriches the toolbox for the qualitative analysis of neural networks. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the problem of robust stability for stochastic interval delayed additive neural networks (SIDANN) with Markovian switching. The time delay is assumed to be time-varying. In such neural networks, the features of stochastic systems, interval systems, time-varying delay systems and Markovian switching are taken into account. The mathematical model of this kind of neural networks is first proposed. Secondly, the global exponential stability in the mean square is studied for the SIDANN with Markovian switching. Based on the Lyapunov method, several stability conditions are presented, which can be expressed in terms of linear matrix inequalities. As a subsequent result, the stochastic interval additive neural networks with time-varying delay are also discussed. A sufficient condition is given to determine its stability. Finally, two simulation examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the results developed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: This paper is concerned with analysis problem for the global exponential stability of a class of recurrent neural networks (RNNs) with mixed discrete and distributed delays. We first prove the existence and uniqueness of the equilibrium point under mild conditions, assuming neither differentiability nor strict monotonicity for the activation function. Then, by employing a new Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional, a linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach is developed to establish sufficient conditions for the RNNs to be globally exponentially stable. Therefore, the global exponential stability of the delayed RNNs can be easily checked by utilizing the numerically efficient Matlab LMI toolbox, and no tuning of parameters is required. A simulation example is exploited to show the usefulness of the derived LMI-based stability conditions. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: This paper considers the problem of exponential stability analysis of neural networks with time-varying delays. The activation functions are assumed to be globally Lipschitz continuous. A linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach is developed to derive sufficient conditions ensuring the delayed neural network to have a unique equilibrium point, which is globally exponentially stable. The proposed LMI conditions can be checked easily by recently developed algorithms solving LMIs. Examples are provided to demonstrate the reduced conservativeness of the proposed results. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: A competitive neural network model was recently proposed to describe the dynamics of cortical maps, where there are two types of memories: long-term and short-term memories. Such a network is characterized by a system of differential equations with two types of variables, one models the fast neural activity and the other models the slow modification of synaptic strength. In this paper, we introduce a time delay parameter into the neural network model to characterize the signal transmission delays in real neural systems and the finite switch speed in the circuit implementations of neural networks. Then, we analyze the global exponential stability of the delayed competitive neural networks with different time scales. We allow the model has non-differentiable and unbounded functions, and use the nonsmooth analysis techniques to prove the existence and uniqueness of the equilibrium, and derive a new sufficient condition ensuring global exponential stability of the networks. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: In this paper, a general class of recurrent neural networks with time-varying delays is studied. Some novel and sufficient conditions are given to guarantee the global exponential stability of the equilibrium point and the existence of periodic solutions for such delayed neural networks. Comparing with some previous literature, in which the time-varying delays were assumed to be differentiable and their derivatives were simultaneously required to be not greater than 1, the restrictions on the time-varying delays are removed. Therefore, our results obtained here improve and extend some previously related results. Finally, two numerical examples are provided to illustrate our theorems. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

In this paper, a class of nonautonomous cellular neural networks is studied. By constructing a suitable Liapunov functional, applying the boundedness theorem for general functional–differential equations and the Banach fixed point theorem, a series of new criteria are obtained on the boundedness, global exponential stability, and existence of periodic solutions. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]