Generation

of Computer
 INTRODUTI
ON
The evolution of computers has occurred
in different generation. Each generation
represents a significant leap in technology
and capability.
 FIRST
GENERATION(1940-1950)
The first generation of computers were
mechanical devices, The first computer was
invented on 1937, But in the 1940 the first
computer were successful vacuum tubes were
used in early computer, ENIAC was the first
general purpose electronic computer, ENIAC
weight were 27 tones, 10FT long and took 1800
square feet of space.
 Second
Generation(1950-
1960)
When computer technology became more popular in
the late 1950s and 1960s, the second generation of
computers, which replaced vacuum tubes with
transistors, was developed. Transistors, rather than
vacuum tubes, were used exclusively in the second
generation of computers. Computers didn’t begin to
employ transistors widely until the late 1950s,
although Bell Labs’ Walter H. Brattain, John
Bardeen, and William B. Shockley were the first to
invent one in 1947. By 1948, it was clear to many
that vacuum tubes would be replaced by transistors in
devices like television sets, computers, and radios.
 THIRD
ENERATION(19
60-1970
e third generation computers were introduced in
60 and they stopped in 1970. This generation is
upgraded compared to the other two previous
generations. Third-generation computers used
grated circuits in place of transistors. With the use
tegrated circuits, these computers became reliable,
erated less heat, were small in size, fast, very less
ntenance, and were inexpensive. It was developed
1958 by Robert Noyce and Jack Kilby. Despite
onsuming less electricity still, they were a little
ensive and required an air conditioner for cooling
purposes.
 Fourth
Generation(1970-
1980)
Fourth Generation of computers was between 1970
– 1980. These computers used the VLSI technology
or the Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits
technology. Therefore they were also known as the
microprocessors. Intel was the first company to
develop a microprocessor. The first “personal
computer” or PC developed by IBM, belonged to
this generation. VLSI circuits had almost about 5000
transistors on a very small chip and were capable of
performing many high-level tasks. These computers
were thus very compact and thereby required a small
amount of electricity to run.
 Fifth
Generation(1980
-Present)
This is the present generation of
computers and is the most advanced. The
generation began somewhere around 1980
and is the present generation of
computers. The methods of input include
the modern high-level languages like
Python, R, C#, Java etc. These are
extremely reliable and employ the ULSI
or the Ultra Large Scale Integration
technology. These computers are at the
frontiers of the modern scientific
calculations and are used to develop the
AI components that will have the ability
to think for themselves.
Examples include: Intel P 4, i3 – i10,
 Future
Generation
Computers of future are characterized by the use of
parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and advanced
networking capabilities. The future of each generation is
marked by continued advancements in processing
power, memory capacity, energy efficiency, and
miniaturization.
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