The MPC8540 integrates a PowerPCTM processor core built on Power ArchitectureTM technology with system logic required for networking, telecommunications, and wireless infrastructure applications. The MPC8540 is a member of the PowerQUICCTM III family of devices that combine system-level support for industry-standard interfaces with processors that implement the embedded category of the Power Architecture technology. For functional characteristics of the processor, refer to the MPC8540 PowerQUICCTM III Integrated Host Processor Reference Manual.