This document discusses microprocessor applications, including hardware and software development, signal conditioning, data acquisition systems, and measurement techniques. It describes how a microprocessor development system is used with peripherals, memory, and debugging tools to create microprocessor-based systems for industrial process control and instrumentation. Specific applications mentioned include measuring pulse width using a parallel port, interrupts, timers, counters, fundamental quantities like voltage and current, and derived quantities like resistance, inductance, and capacitance.