Multi-Channel Sensing System Utilizing Mott Memristors for Single-Wire Data Fusion and Back-End Greedy Strategy Data Recovery

Abstract

This paper presents a novel Mott memristor-based multi-channel sensing system designed for the simultaneous processing of multiple sensing channels, employing single-wire data fusion and a greedy search strategy for back-end data recovery. Multiple channels of external stimulus information are simultaneously encoded into analog signals with varying frequencies, utilizing a Mott memristor array. Auxiliary circuits then convert the analog sensing signals into square wave signals which are further transformed into narrow (100 ns) pulse signals through pulse generation circuitry. Subsequently, these narrow pulse signals are fused into a single-wire signal by using an OR gate. At the back-end of the system, a greedy searching strategy is applied to accurately identify all frequencies within the fused pulse signal, enabling seamless analog-to-frequency conversion across multiple channels. The system is suitable for a wide range of sensors and can be directly connected to FPGAs for data processing, eliminating the need for traditional analogue front-end and ADC circuits and greatly reducing circuit complexity and power consumption. By leveraging the innovative capabilities of Mott memristors, the proposed system achieves precise analog-to-frequency conversion with significantly reduced power consumption.