Analog and VLSI implementation of connectionist network for minimum spanning tree problems

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We describe a connectionist architecture which shows promise in obtaining the global optimal solution to the classical minimum spanning tree problem in a time independent of the problem size. Using commonly available analogue electronic components, a network prototype was found to give the global optimal solution within the microseconds range. Simulation results and limiting factors of the performance of analog and VLSI implementation circuits are discussed.

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