The document discusses the input/output system of the 8088 microprocessor. It describes the 8088's I/O addressing space and port addressing methods. It provides examples of implementing input and output ports using decoding circuits and input/output gating devices. It also discusses the 8255 Programmable Peripheral Interface chip and 8251 Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, providing details on their programming and interfacing with the 8088 microprocessor.