Stability analysis of Cohen-Grossberg neural networks with time-varying delay by flexible terminal interpolation method

In the paper, the existence and uniqueness of the equilibrium point in the Cohen-Grossberg neural network (CGNN) are first studied. Additionally, a switched Cohen-Grossberg neural network (SCGNN) model with time-varying delay is established by introducing a switched system to the CGNN. Based on reducing the conservativeness of the system, a flexible terminal interpolation method is proposed. Using an adjustable parameter to divide the invariant time-delay interval into multiple adjustable terminal interpolation intervals $(2^{ı+1}-3)$, more moments when signals are transmitted slowly can be captured. To this end, a new Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional (LKF) is constructed, and the stability of SCGNN can be estimated. Using the LKF method, a quadratic convex inequality, linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) and ordinary differential equation theory, a new form of stability criterion is obtained and specific instances are given to prove the applicability of the new stability criterion.