Intel introduced three new network processors designed for the small office/home office (SOHO) and small- to medium-enterprise (SME) market segments. The new devices, which are based on the Intel XScale core, include:
- the IXP422 network processor, designed for residential gateways, wireless access points and SME routers and switches, including support for cryptography.
- the IXP421 network processor, which enables data plus VoIP applications
- the IXP420 network processor, which is optimized for broadband access applications such as home gateways and SOHO routers used with external modems.
Intel also said that it is working with on porting the Windows CE .NET embedded operating system onto its existing IXP425 network processor, which was introduced last fall.
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