Writing software for a network processor involves implementing inter-process communication and resource management functions at a level of complexity found in distributed computing applications. So, ...

Application-specific ICs, like these from IDT, take the processing burden from a central network processor. However, compute-intensive packet searches that serve such purposes as routing, security, ...

PARIS & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--6WIND, the industry standard for commercial multicore packet processing software, today announced the availability of its 6WINDGate™ software with ...

6WIND, a provider of high-performance packet processing software for embedded systems, announced support for the new multi-core, embedded Intel (News - Alert) Xeon processors, EC5549 and E5645, in ...

Capable of supporting Layer 2-7 switching and routing of up to 20 full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports simultaneously, the iFlow Packet Processor (iPP) is a high-performance, 20-Gbps, multi-threaded, ...

The FINANCIAL — Recognizing the need of a broad range of communications companies and telecommunications equipment manufacturers for the highest performance in packet processing, GE announced the ...

Several weeks ago I wrote a couple blogs on the Cisco ASR 1000-series routers: one blog on the hardware architecture of the ASR 1000-series and a blog on Cisco IOS XE. Before finishing my little ...

Switching systems continue to be called on to deliver higher packet throughputs and higher quality-of-service levels. Switching circuits controlling the data flow must perform more and more packet ...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, today announced it has ...

Building ASICs and custom ICs (integrated circuits) is becoming increasingly challenging. To create successful products with long-lasting market impact, it’s essential for the critical IP to be ...