Fixed-time synchronization of memristor-based fuzzy cellular neural network with time-varying delay

This paper mainly investigates the fixed-time synchronization of memristor-based fuzzy cellular neural network (MFCNN) with time-varying delay. By utilizing differential inclusion, set-valued map theory, the definitions of finite-time and fixed-time stability, we convert the fixed-time synchronization control of the drive-response MFCNN into the equivalent fixed-time stability problem of the error system between the drive-response systems. Some novel sufficient conditions are derived to guarantee the fixed-time synchronization of the drive-response MFCNN based on a simple Lyapunov function and a nonlinear feedback controller. Meanwhile, the settling time can be estimated by simple calculations. Furthermore, these fixed-time synchronization criteria here are easy to validate and extend to the MFCNN without time-varying delay and general memristor-based neural networks. Finally, three numerical examples are given to illustrate the correctness of the main results.     

Exponential synchronization of switched genetic oscillators with time-varying delays

This paper addresses the problem of exponential synchronization of switched genetic oscillators with time-varying delays. Switching parameters and three types of nonidentical time-varying delays, that is, the self-delay, the intercellular coupling delay, and the regulatory delay are taken into consideration in genetic oscillators. By utilizing the Kronecker product techniques and ‘delay-partition’ approach, a new Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional is proposed. Then, based on the average dwell time approach, Jensen?s integral inequality, and free-weighting matrix method, delay-dependent sufficient conditions are derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). These conditions guarantee the exponential synchronization of switched genetic oscillators with time-varying delays whose upper bounds of derivatives are known and unknown, respectively. A numerical example is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of our results.     

Pinning synchronization and adaptive synchronization of complex-valued inertial neural networks with time-varying delays in fixed-time interval

This article concentrates on pinning synchronization and adaptive synchronization problems of complex-valued inertial neural networks with time-varying delays in fixed-time interval. First, regarding complex-valued inertial neural networks model as an entirety instead of reducing this system to first-order differential equation, separating the real and imaginary parts of this system into an equivalent real-valued one, and establishing a novel Lyapunov function, the fixed-time stability for the closed-loop error system is guaranteed via partial nodes controlled directly by a new pinning controller which involves the state derivatives and other proper terms. Then, from the point of saving cost and avoiding resources waste, a new pinning adaptive controller is further developed and sufficient condition ensuring the adaptive fixed-time stability for the closed-loop error system is also derived. In the end, the effectiveness of these results is verified by a numerical example.     

Exponential synchronization for coupled complex networks with time-varying delays and stochastic perturbations via impulsive control

This paper is concerned with the problem of exponential synchronization of coupled complex networks with time-varying delays and stochastic perturbations (CCNTDSP). Different from previous works, both the internal time-varying delay and the coupling time-varying delay are taken into account in the network model. Meanwhile, an impulsive controller is designed to realize exponential synchronization in mean square of CCNTDSP. Combining the Lyapunov method with Kirchhoff’s Matrix Tree Theorem, some sufficient criteria are obtained to guarantee exponential synchronization in mean square of CCNTDSP. Furthermore, we apply the theoretical results to study exponential synchronization of stochastic coupled oscillators with the internal time-varying delay and the coupling time-varying delay. And a synchronization criterion is also obtained. Finally, two numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of our theoretical results and the superiority of impulsive control.     

Exponential synchronization of coupled neutral-type neural networks with mixed delays via quantized output control

In this paper, new control scheme is considered for exponential synchronization of coupled neutral-type neural networks (NTNNs) with both bounded discrete-time delay and unbounded distributed delay (mixed delays). It is assumed that only the measured output can be utilized to design the controller. Quantized output controllers (QOCs) are considered to save the bits rate of communication channels and the bandwidth. The main difficulty in solving this problem is to cope with the neutral terms, the delays, and the uncertainties induced by the quantization simultaneously. By designing new Lyapunov–Krasovskii functionals and proposing novel analytical techniques, sufficient conditions are derived to ensure the exponential synchronization of the interested NTNNs. The control gains are given by solving a set of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which are not necessarily to be negative-definite matrices. Numerical examples are provided to verify the effectiveness and merits of the proposed approach.     

Delay-dependent stability for uncertain cellular neural networks with discrete and distribute time-varying delays

In this paper, the problem of stability of uncertain cellular neural networks with discrete and distribute time-varying delays is considered. Based on the Lyapunov function method and convex optimization approach, a new delay-dependent stability criterion of the system is derived in terms of LMI (linear matrix inequality). In order to solve effectively the LMI as a convex optimization problem, the interior-point algorithm is utilized in this work. A numerical example is given to show the effectiveness of our results.     

Novel discontinuous control for exponential synchronization of memristive recurrent neural networks with heterogeneous time-varying delays

This paper investigates the exponential synchronization problem of memristive recurrent neural networks (MRNNs) with heterogeneous time-varying delays (HTVDs). First, a novel discontinuous feedback control is designed, in which a tunable scalar is introduced. The tunable scalar makes the controller more flexible in reducing the upper bound of the control gain. Based on this control scheme, the double integral term can be successfully used to construct the LKF. Second, New method for tackling memristive synaptic weights and new estimation technique are presented. Third, based on the LKF and estimation technique, synchronization criterion is derived. In comparison with existing results, the established criterion is less conservatism thanks to the double integral term of the LKF. Finally, numerical simulations are presented to validate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed results.     

Exponential synchronization of the switched uncertain neural networks with mixed delays based on sampled-data control

The synchronization for a class of switched uncertain neural networks (NNs) with mixed delays and sampled-data control is researched in this paper. When a switching signal occurs in a sampling interval, the controller cannot switch until the next sampling instant. There is a mismatch between the system and the controller. Thus, we devise the control strategy to guarantee that the switched NNs can be synchronized. The proposed Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional (LKF) can make full use of system information. By use of an improved integral inequality, some sufficient stability conditions formed by linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) are derived for the synchronization of switched NNs. Average dwell time (ADT) is obtained as a form of inequality that includes the sampling interval. At last, the feasibility of the proposed method is proved by some numerical examples.     

Dynamical behaviors of discrete-time fuzzy cellular neural networks with variable delays and impulses

In this paper, the discrete-time fuzzy cellular neural network with variable delays and impulses is considered. Based on M-matrix theory and analytic methods, several simple sufficient conditions checking the global exponential stability and the existence of periodic solutions are obtained for the neural networks. Moreover, the estimation for exponential convergence rate index is proposed. The obtained results show that the stability and periodic solutions still remain under certain impulsive perturbations for the neural network with stable equilibrium point and periodic solutions. Some examples with simulations are given to show the effectiveness of the obtained results.     

Pinning synchronization of fractional-order memristor-based neural networks with multiple time-varying delays via static or dynamic coupling

This paper investigates global asymptotical synchronization between fractional-order memristor-based neural networks (FMNNs) with multiple time-varying delays (MTDs) by pinning control. Two classes of coupling manners, static manner and dynamic manner, are introduced into the pinning controller respectively. For the case of static coupling, to make the controller exclude fraction, 1-norm Lyapunov function and fractional Halanay inequality in MTDs case are utilized for synthesis of controller and convergence analysis of synchronization error. For the case of dynamic coupling, a fractional differential inequality is proved and discussed in an elaborate way, and then global asymptotical synchronization is analyzed by means of Lyapunov-like function and the newly-proved inequality. Lastly, numerical simulations are carried out to show the practicability of the pinning controllers and the feasibility of the obtained synchronization criteria.     

Intermittent pinning synchronization between two hyperbolic coupled networks with time-varying delays

This paper is devoted to synchronization between two hyperbolic coupled networks (HCNs) with time-varying delays via aperiodically intermittent pinning control (AIPC). Based on the Lyapunov function with a piecewise continuous function, sufficient criteria of HCNs with internal delays only and with hybrid delays are obtained, separately. And it is found that the convergence speed of synchronization of HCNs with hybrid delays is slower than that with internal delays only. Furthermore, two simulation results are presented to verify the theoretical results.     

Passivity analysis of memristor-based recurrent neural networks with time-varying delays

This paper investigates the delay-dependent exponential passivity problem of the memristor-based recurrent neural networks (RNNs). Based on the knowledge of memristor and recurrent neural network, the model of the memristor-based RNNs is established. Taking into account of the information of the neuron activation functions and the involved time-varying delays, several improved results with less computational burden and conservatism have been obtained in the sense of Filippov solutions. A numerical example is presented to show the effectiveness of the obtained results.     

Further results on fixed/preassigned-time projective lag synchronization control of hybrid inertial neural networks with time delays

This article aims to study fixed-time projective lag synchronization(FXPLS) and preassigned-time projective lag synchronization(PTPLS) of hybrid inertial neural networks(HINNs) with state-switched and discontinuous activation functions(DAFs). By constructing new hybrid fixed-time control and based on theory of non-smooth analysis, we achieve novel results on FXPLS for such HINNs. Through designing novel hybrid preassigned-time control, new criteria on PTPLS of the HINNs is also taken into account. And as distinct from recent works, the FXPLS and PTPLS results are established via non-variable substitution and in a more generalized framework than common synchronization, which also has more extensive practical applications. Finally, example simulations are displayed to set forth the validity of the acquired FXPLS and PTPLS.     

Finite-time lag synchronization of master-slave complex dynamical networks with unknown signal propagation delays

This paper studies the finite-time lag synchronization issue of master-slave complex networks with unknown signal propagation delays by the linear and adaptive error state feedback approaches. The unknown signal propagation delays are fully considered and estimated by adaptive laws. By designing new Lyapunov functional and discontinuous feedback controllers, which involves the estimated error rather than the general synchronization error, sufficient conditions are derived to ensure lag synchronization of the networks within a setting time. It is interesting to discover that the setting time is related to initial values of both the estimated error and the estimated unknown signal propagation delays. Finally, two numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness and correctness of the proposed finite-time lag synchronization criteria.     

Improved approaches to stability criteria for neural networks with time-varying delays

In this paper, the problem of stability analysis for neural networks with time-varying delays is considered. By the use of a newly augmented Lyapunov functional and some novel techniques, sufficient conditions to guarantee the asymptotic stability of the concerned networks are established in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Three numerical examples are given to show the improved stability region of the proposed works.     

Graph-theoretic approach to exponential synchronization of coupled systems on networks with mixed time-varying delays

In this paper, the issue of exponential synchronization for coupled systems on networks with mixed time-varying delays is concerned. An approach combining Kirchhoff’s matrix tree theorem in graph theory with Lyapunov method and periodically intermittent control is taken to investigate the problem. This method is different from the corresponding previous works. Two different kinds of synchronization conditions in the form of Lyapunov-type theorem and coefficients-type criterion are derived. They both reveal synchronization has a close relation with the topology structure of the network. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method are illustrated by several numerical simulation figures.     

Exponential synchronization of fractional-order reaction-diffusion coupled neural networks with hybrid delay-dependent impulses

This paper is concentrated on exploring the exponential synchronization of reaction-diffusion coupled neural networks with fractional-order and impulses. Firstly, an extended Halanay-type inequality is established to cope with the hybrid delay-dependent impulsive problem by utilizing the mathematical induction. Furthermore, a direct error method is introduced by constructing Lyapunov function for the addressed networks to investigate the exponential synchronization under impulsive effects. By utilizing the technique of average impulsive interval and strength, some sufficient synchronization criteria are derived, which are closely associated with time delay and the commensurate order for fractional-order systems. Lastly, three numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the correctness for established results.     

Finite-time lag projective synchronization of nonidentical fractional delayed memristive neural networks

Without considering identical systems, this paper investigates the finite-time lag projective synchronization of nonidentical fractional delayed memristive neural networks (FDMNN) by designing a novel fractional sliding mode controller (SMC). Due to the existence of memristor, the research is under the framework of Filippov solution. We firstly construct a fractional integral sliding mode surface (SMS). Based on sliding mode control theory and Lyapunov stability theorem, a novel fractional SMC is proposed to realize the lag projective synchronization of nonidentical FDMNN in finite time, and the synchronization setting time is less conservative than the existing results. As the special cases, some sufficient conditions are extended to projective synchronization, lag synchronization, anti-lag synchronization of nonidentical FDMNN in finite time, which improve and enrich some existing results. At last, a simulation example is given to prove the validity of the conclusions.     

Synchronization criteria for coupled stochastic neural networks with time-varying delays and leakage delay

This paper proposes new delay-dependent synchronization criteria for coupled stochastic neural networks with time-varying delays and leakage delay. By constructing a suitable Lyapunov–Krasovskii's functional and utilizing Finsler's lemma, novel synchronization criteria for the networks are established in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) which can be easily solved by using the LMI toolbox in MATLAB. Three numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods.