Robust impulsive synchronization of coupled delayed neural networks with uncertainties

This paper investigates the synchronization scheme of coupled neural networks with time delays. The coupling function, which can be linear or nonlinear, is subject to uncertainties in the network. By utilizing the stability theory for impulsive functional differential equations, several new criteria are obtained to ensure the robust synchronization of coupled networks via impulsive control. Furthermore, an estimation of the predicted stable region is derived to facilitate the design of the control gain. Finally, numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of our results. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.