The document discusses the 8086/8088 microprocessors. It introduces their basic features, including being 16-bit processors manufactured using HMOS technology. It provides pinout diagrams showing the 40-pin package and labeling of the pins. It describes the 8088 having an 8-bit data bus while the 8086 has a 16-bit data bus. It also explains the minimum and maximum modes the processors can operate in.