This paper begins by stressing the need for microprocessor education. It then gives details of the microprocessor courses at I.I.T.-Bombay. Considerations governing microprocessor laboratory planning for instructional, research and consultancy work are given. The paper concludes with a model list of equipment for a microprocessor laboratory in a University.
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