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.