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            Led by Prof. Yiqiang Q. 
            Zhao.
                                                                        
          
            This research is aimed at developing and implementing high 
            performance packet classification algorithms in a fast packet 
            switching router. It is beneficial for developing new router 
            architectures, which are optimized for integrating new algorithms. 
            Nowadays, there are many alternatives for implementing the IP 
            lookup/packet classification in hardware. Typically, we have choices 
            of on-chip SRAM, on-chip DRAM, off-chip SRAM, off-chip DRAM or CAM. 
            The architecture can be pipelined or parallel. There are also 
            tradeoffs between memory bandwidth and logic design complexity. How 
            to achieve an optimal design among these parameters needs original 
            analysis and development. 
                                                                        
          
             				     			   
                              
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