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GENERATIONS OF COMPUTER
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Submitted by:-
Tabeer Zehra(2225115020)
Aleeza Afzaal(2225115001)
Durrey Zehra Rizvi(2225115007)
Resource Person:-
Miss Ayesha Tariq
INTRODUCTION
In this project we are going to discuss about generations of
computer. Generation in computer terminology is a change in
technology a computer is/was being used. Initially, the
generation term was used to distinguish between varying
hardware technologies. Nowadays, generation includes both
hardware and software, which together make up an entire
computer system.
There are five computer generations known till date. Each
generation has been discussed in detail along with their time
period and characteristics.
Fifth generation The present and the future Artificial intelligence based
BASIC TERMS
Vacuum Tube:-
an electronic device that controls the flow of electrons in a vacuum. It used as a
switch, amplifier, or display screen in many older model radios, televisions,
computers, etc.
Transistors:-
an electronic component that can be used as an amplifier or as a switch. It is used
to control the flow of electricity in radios, televisions, computers, etc.
Integrated Circuit:-
a small electronic circuit printed on a chip (usually made of silicon) that contains
many its own circuit elements (e.g. transistors, diodes, resistors, etc.).
Microprocessor:-
an electronic component held on an integrated circuit that contains a computer’s
central processing unit (CPU) and other associated circuits.
Memory:-
a physical device that is used to store data, information and program in a computer.
FIRST GENERATION OF COMPUTER
The first generation of computers relied on machine language instructions and used
vacuum tubes in their construction. The machines themselves were huge and
required extensive cooling mechanisms to keep them from overheating. The first
generation of computers was not considered programmable as the instructions that
could be carried out by the machines were all pre-programmed into them at the
time of manufacture. This meant that the instructions built into the machine had to
be changed after construction to carry out new tasks.
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CONCLUSION:-
In this work, generation of computers were discussed in detail. These
generation of computers refers to the history of computing devices being
segmented into era's/ time periods i.e. generations.The advancement in
technology has helped us move from big sized, heavy computers to
small compact devices for use. Moving from vacuum tubes to
transistors, to integrated circuits to microprocessors and finally to
artificial intelligence.