Engineer to Engineer Ser. : A Practical Guide to Intel's IXP2XXX Network Processors

The network processors included in Intel IXA family offer developers unparalleled performance in a programmable engine. And now, engineers can prepare themselves to get the most out of their Intel IXA-based designs by reading this comprehensive book focused on the newly introduced IXP2400 and IXP2800 network processors. If you are writing network software or you are designing a circuit board or a field programmable gate array (FPGA), this invaluable resource will help you to accelerate development and improve product quality. Professionals who work in support, management, sales, or marketing for such products will find the information highly useful for keeping pace with these rapidly developing product areas. Inside you will learn about the internal and external architecture of the IXP2400 and IXP2800 network processors. Book jacket.