网络处理器是一种可编程处理器,用于高效的处理网络中的数据流。网络处理器具有 广泛的用途,基于网络处理器的路由器同使用通用处理器的路由器和使用专用集成电路的路由器相比,既具有快速的特点又具有灵活性的特点。 关键词: 网络处理器; 路由器; IXP1200 Research of the Programable Router Based on Network Processor LIU Jian-hua1, WANG Yong2 (1. Guilin College of Aerospace Technology, Guilin 541004; 2. Shanghai University of Electric Power , Shanghai 200062) Abstract: Network Processor is a programmable processor and widely-used, which can be used in disposing the data through network. Compared with the router based GPP(General purpose processor) as well as the router based ASIC(Application Specific Integrated Circuit), the router based Network processor has both high speed and high flexibility. Keyword: Network processor ; Router; IXP1200