根据第三方公司的市场预计,网络处理器现今的市场发展与之前的预期相差有数倍之多,但网络处理器却仍旧颇受人关注。它可能会决定网络产品今后的走向。从某种程度上说,目前在网络产品当中广泛应用的ASIC 芯片与网络处理器之间的关系,有些类似于专用处理器与通用处理器,网络处理器能够通过软件方式来实现 ASIC 芯片所能提供的功能,这使那些没有 ASIC 芯片设计能力的厂商看到了进军高端网络产品市场的希 According to market estimates from third-party companies, the current market for network processors is several times as much as the previous forecast, but network processors are still quite popular. It may decide the future direction of network products. To some extent, the current relationship between ASIC chips and network processors, which are widely used in network products, is somewhat similar to a dedicated processor and a general-purpose processor. The network processor can implement the functions of an ASIC chip in a software manner Provide the functionality, which makes those who do not have ASIC chip design capabilities to see the manufacturers enter the high-end network products market