Generations of Computers Flashcards

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The use of vacuum tubes as a means of storing data in memory and the use of the store program concept.

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First Generation (1946-1959)

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The use of transistors, diodes, and magnetic storage, built-in error detecting device

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Second Generation (1959 – 1965)

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The use of integrated solid-state circuity improved secondary storage devices, and new input/output devices were the most important advantages.

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Third Generation (1965 – 1971)

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4
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The development of the different areas in computer technology such as:
multiprocessing, multiprogramming, miniaturation, time-sharing, operating speed and virtual
storage. This technology is based on Microprocessor.

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Fourth Generation (1971 – 1980)

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5
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It was invented by Robert

Noyce and Jack Kilby In 1958-1959. It was a single component containing number of transistors.

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Integrated Circuit (IC)

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6
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It is used in a computer for any logical and arithmetic function to be performed in any program. Graphics
User Interface (GUI) technology was exploited to offer more comfort to users.
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microprocessor

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7
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This generation is based on artificial intelligence. The aim of the this generation
is to make a device which could respond to natural language input and are capable of
learning and self-organization.

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Fifth Generation (1980 – onwards)

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8
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This generation is based on ULSI(Ultra Large Scale
Integration) technology resulting in the production of microprocessor chips having ten
million electronic component.

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Fifth Generation (1980 – onwards)

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