Network processor (NP) is a programmable processor designed for processing data packet, which combines the ability of data processing of ASIC and the programmable characteristic of RISC.

网络处理器(NP)是专门为处理数据包而设计的可编程处理器，它综合了ASIC的数据处理能力和RISC的可编程特性。

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Today the increased processing power of mobile devices as well as more ubiquitous network connectivity and the ability of data centers to provide (almost) always available storage capacity and applications, are causing a return to thin client computers accessing larger shared processing and storage resources.

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