BitTorrent on a chip
p2pnet.net News:- Adea and Star Semiconductor, an affiliate of UMC Group, have unveiled what they say is the world’s first BitTorrent-optimized microprocessor chip.
It’ll let consumer electronics hardware makers build devices that directly download and play BitTorrent content, say the two in a joint announcement.
BitTorrent STR9810/20 microprocessors will be available in two versions “with various hardware-based acceleration levels” in the early part of this year, say the companies.
In addition, “both chips feature an ARM922-based core, network interface and dual USB 2.0 high-speed ports, allowing fast integration with existing embedded consumer products such as wireless routers, NAS, smart HDD enclosures, DVD players, set-top boxes, and DLNA digital media appliances,” they say, adding:
“The chips will be available starting at $8.75 in 1K quantities” with samples on hand in March.
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January 16th, 2007 at 3:54 am
This is the big one. This is the new media solution. The killer app. Buy shares now. Record this day in your history books. What a great idea.
Plug it directly into my iPod Phone. Wireless pirate power.
SWEET!