TEXEL Chip research is now published in Nature Communications

Earlier this year, the TEXEL Chip — the first neuromorphic processor developed at CogniGron — was symbolically handed to Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands by Prof. Elisabetta Chicca, marking a milestone in brain-inspired hardware research at the University of Groningen. Now, the science behind TEXEL has been published in the high-impact journal Nature Communications.

TEXEL introduces a mixed-signal neuromorphic architecture, designed to integrate novel two- and three-terminal devices with silicon-based circuits. The chip serves as a flexible platform for testing on-chip learning algorithms and exploring how emerging materials and device technologies can be applied to bio-inspired computing.

By co-locating memory and processing, TEXEL reflects key features of neural systems, paving the way for low-power, scalable alternatives to traditional computing architectures. The publication highlights both experimental results and simulations, demonstrating the chip’s readiness for integration with next-generation neuromorphic components.

Developed in Prof. Chicca’s group at CogniGron, the chip exemplifies the centre’s mission: transforming fundamental science into hardware innovations that move us closer to energy-efficient, intelligent systems.

Read the article here.