The document discusses the Programmable Peripheral Interface 8255 (PPI), which is an I/O port chip used for interfacing I/O devices with microprocessors. It has 24 pins for I/O that are programmable in groups of 12 pins and has three distinct modes of operation. The PPI is commonly used in microprocessor labs for interfacing experiments and knowledge of it is essential for students. It describes the basic modes of operation and how to program the 8255.