Abstract: This paper discusses the training of product neural networks using genetic algorithms. Two unusual techniques are combined; product units are employed in addition to the traditional summing units and a genetic algorithm is used to train the network rather than using backpropagation. As an example, a neural network is trained to calculate the optimum width of transistors in a CMOS switch. It is shown how local minima can affect the performance of a genetic algorithm, and one method of overcoming this is presented.!6
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