This document provides an overview of the MPC8308

features and its hardware specifications, including a block

diagram showing the major functional components. The

MPC8308 is a cost-effective, low-power, highly integrated

host processor. The MPC8308 extends the PowerQUICC

family, adding higher CPU performance, additional

functionality, and faster interfaces while addressing the

requirements related to time-to-market, price, power

consumption, and package size.