This document provides an overview of the MPC8360E/58E

PowerQUICC II Pro processor revision 2.x TBGA features, including a

block diagram showing the major functional components. This device is

a cost-effective, highly integrated communications processor that

addresses the needs of the networking, wireless infrastructure, and

telecommunications markets. Target applications include next generation

DSLAMs, network interface cards for 3G base stations (Node Bs),

routers, media gateways, and high end IADs. The device extends current

PowerQUICC II Pro offerings, adding higher CPU performance,

additional functionality, faster interfaces, and robust interworking

between protocols while addressing the requirements related to

time-to-market, price, power, and package size. This device can be used

for the control plane and also has data plane functionality.

For functional characteristics of the processor, refer to the MPC8360E

PowerQUICC II Pro Integrated Communications Processor Reference

Manual, Rev. 3.

To locate any updates for this document, refer to the MPC8360E product

summary page on our website listed on the back cover of this document

or contact your Freescale sales office.