Synchronization sampled-data control of uncertain neural networks under an asymmetric Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional method.

This paper investigates the synchronization control of neural networks (NNs) considering parameter uncertainties by utilizing an improved asymmetric Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional (ALKF) method. Firstly, an uncertain NNs model with discrete and distributed delays is developed. To synchronize the master–slave system, a memory sampled-data controller is designed. Secondly, an improved ALKF is constructed, in which the positive-definite and symmetric restrictions of matrices are relaxed. Furthermore, improved synchronization criteria are established by linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which are based on the ALKF method and the integral inequality technique. Finally, two simulation examples are conducted to demonstrate the feasibility and superiority of the established stability conditions in reaching a maximum sampling period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]