The MPC8240 combines a MPC603e core microprocessor with a PCI bridge. The MPC8240 PCI support allows system designers to rapidly create systems using peripherals already designed for PCI and the other standard interfaces. The MPC8240 also integrates a high-performance memory controller that supports various types of DRAM and ROM. The MPC8240 is the first of a family of products that provide system-level support for industry standard interfaces with PowerPCTM microprocessor cores. This hardware specification describes pertinent electrical and physical characteristics of the MPC8240. For functional characteristics of the processor, refer to the MPC8240 Integrated Processor User's Manual (MPC8240UM). This hardware specification contains the following topics: Topic