Second Gen Flashcards
1
Q
What type of technology did second gen computers use?
A
Transistors
2
Q
Facts about transistors
A
They made second gen computers smaller, faster and more efficient. They were more reliable than vacuum tubes, required less maintenance and generated less heat.
3
Q
Timeframe of second gen computers?
A
1959-1965
4
Q
Name common exmaples of second gen computers
A
UNIVAC 1108
CDC 1604
Honeywell 400
CDC 3600