spikelink 0.1.1
Spike-native transport for neuromorphic systems
Requires Python: >=3.9
Keywords: brainscales, ebrains, neo, neural, neuromorphic, spike-train, spiking, spinnaker

# SpikeLink

**Spike-native transport for neuromorphic systems.**

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> **Note on representation**  
> SpikeLink does not replace digital computation. It operates post-binary within digital systems by transporting spike symbols without forcing early binary collapse.

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## Why SpikeLink?

| Traditional Transport | SpikeLink |
|-----------------------|-----------|
| SPIKE → ADC → BITS → DAC → SPIKE | SPIKE → SPIKELINK → SPIKE |
| Conversion overhead | Native transport |
| Cliff-edge failure | Graceful degradation |
| Precision loss | Symbol magnitude continuity |

**Key Properties:**

- **Spike-native**: No ADC/DAC conversion stages
- **Graceful degradation**: Precision loss under noise, not data loss
- **EBRAINS compatible**: Validated against Neo, Elephant, PyNN workflows
- **Time-coherent**: Bounded timing, predictable behavior

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## Install

```bash
pip install spikelink
```

With EBRAINS ecosystem support:

```bash
pip install spikelink[neo]      # Neo adapter
pip install spikelink[elephant] # Neo + Elephant
pip install spikelink[full]     # Everything
```

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## Quick Start

```python
from spikelink import SpikeTrain, SpikelinkCodec

# Create a spike train
train = SpikeTrain(times=[0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5])

# Encode to packets
codec = SpikelinkCodec()
packets = codec.encode_train(train)

# Decode back
recovered = codec.decode_packets(packets)

print(f"Original:  {train.times}")
print(f"Recovered: {recovered.times}")
```

### Convenience API

```python
import spikelink

# One-liner encode/decode
packets = spikelink.encode([0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5])
recovered = spikelink.decode(packets)

# Verify round-trip
passed = spikelink.verify(original, recovered)
```

### Neo Integration

```python
from spikelink.adapters import NeoAdapter
from spikelink import SpikelinkCodec
import neo
import quantities as pq

# From Neo SpikeTrain
neo_train = neo.SpikeTrain([0.1, 0.2, 0.3] * pq.s, t_stop=1.0 * pq.s)
our_train = NeoAdapter.from_neo(neo_train)

# Transport through SpikeLink
codec = SpikelinkCodec()
packets = codec.encode_train(our_train)
recovered = codec.decode_packets(packets)

# Back to Neo
recovered_neo = NeoAdapter.to_neo(recovered)
```

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## Verification

```python
from spikelink import VerificationSuite, DegradationProfiler

# Run verification suite
suite = VerificationSuite()
results = suite.run_all(original_train)
suite.print_results(results)

# Profile degradation under noise
profiler = DegradationProfiler()
profile = profiler.profile(train, noise_levels=[0, 0.1, 1.0, 10.0])
profiler.print_profile(profile)
```

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## Graceful Degradation

SpikeLink degrades proportionally under noise — precision loss, not data loss:

| Noise % | Decimals Preserved |
|---------|-------------------|
| 0.0%    | 6                 |
| 0.1%    | 5                 |
| 1.0%    | 4                 |
| 10.0%   | 3                 |

✓ Monotonic degradation confirmed (confidence never inflates)

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## Documentation

- [Full Documentation](https://spikelink.readthedocs.io)
- [Protocol Specification](https://spikelink.readthedocs.io/specifications/protocol/)
- [EBRAINS Integration Guide](https://spikelink.readthedocs.io/tutorials/neo-integration/)

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## External Verification

SpikeLink has been externally verified against EBRAINS workflows:

- **Neo-compatible**: SpikeTrain round-trip verified
- **Elephant-verified**: Statistical fidelity confirmed
- **PyNN stress-tested**: 380 neurons, 13,344 spikes, 100% preservation
- **Ready for integration with SpiNNaker and BrainScaleS**

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## License

Apache 2.0 — See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.

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