网络处理器及其发展

由于网络带宽迅速拓展，网络信息量的不断增加，对网络数据传输的速度和灵活性要求越来越高．在CPU和ASIC应用有长处但存在不足的基础上，产生了网络处理器技术．全面阐述了网络处理器定义、特征、基本结构、技术特点、主要功能及其主要应用．进一步分析了网络处理器的未来发展趋势，并预测网络处理器有更深远的发展前景．

Network Processor and Development

With the rapid development of network bandwidth and the increment of network information quantity, the higher requirements for the network speed and flexibility have been set. Based on the practical advantages and disadvantages of CPU and ASIC, the network processor technology was issued. The definition, characteristics, basic architecture, technical features, main functions and applications were introduced. The development trend was analyzed, it was predicted that the network processor would have great prosperity.