ASLANN: a tool for the design of composite neural systems

A suite of software, ASLANN, which facilitates the generation and simulation of composite neural systems formed from assemblies of neural and nonneural modules is described. Novel models for leaf modules and dedicated specialist display routines can be readily incorporated into the simulation of a neural system by linking with the simulator appropriate routines written in C. The tool has been used to produce a composite artificial neural system which performs the function of an integrated circuit channel router.<>