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An open hardware network-focused ASIC would be cool, but cost and long development times would likely be limiting factors. If you wanted to explore this further
by ZenoArrow 2mo ago
An open hardware network-focused ASIC would be cool, but cost and long development times would likely be limiting factors. If you wanted to explore this further, starting with FPGA-based router components would be a good starting point. For example:
https://github.com/open-sdr/openwifi https://github.com/open-sdr/openwifi
- random__duck 2mo agoThanks :) Yeah, the router is defiantly further in the future to, as it additionally requires CPU integration for run the software stack, switches are the first order of business.
- random__duck 2mo agoCan I do a "hold my beer" moment ? https://github.com/Essenceia/ethernet_switch_asic https://github.com/Essenceia/ethernet_switch_asic
- ZenoArrow 2mo agoThat's cool, it's obviously not meant to compete with modern router ASICs but it's an impressive achievement for a hobbyist.