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Arniko International school

Subject: computer
Grade: 5
Note of generation of computer
Generations of Computers
A generation of computers means the different stages of computer development
over time. Computers have changed a lot, becoming smaller, faster, and
smarter.
In the beginning, computers were very large and slow, but over time, they have
become compact, powerful, and more efficient. Each generation of computers
introduced new technology, making them better than before.
The history of computers is divided into five generations, based on the technology
used in each time period. Each generation brought new inventions that improved
the speed, size, and performance of computers.
Today, computers are used everywhere, including homes, schools, offices,
hospitals, and even space research. The future of computers will bring even
smarter technologies, helping people in new and exciting ways.
First Generation (1946–1956 A.D)
 Main component: Vacuum Tubes
 Used vacuum tubes for processing and memory.

 Very large in size and consumed a lot of electricity.


 Generated too much heat and often broke down.
 Example: ENIAC, UNIVAC
Figure : Vacuum tubes

Second Generation (1956–1964 A.D)


 Used transistors instead of vacuum tubes.
 Smaller, faster, and more reliable than first-generation
computers.
 Consumed less electricity and produced less heat.
 Example: IBM 1401, IBM 7094
Figure: Transistor
Third Generation (1964–1974 A.D)
 Used integrated circuits (ICs) instead of
transistors.
 Faster, more reliable, and smaller in size.
 Started using keyboards and monitors
instead of punch cards.
 Example: IBM 360, PDP-8

Fourth Generation (1971–1980 A.D)


 Used microprocessors, which contain thousands of
ICs on a single chip.

 Became even smaller, faster, and more powerful.


 Used for personal computers (PCs) and other devices.
 Example: Apple Macintosh, IBM PC

Figure : microprocessor
Fifth Generation (1980 to till present)
 Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
supercomputing technologies.
 Can think, learn, and make decisions like
humans.
 Examples: Robots, AI-powered computers,
Quantum computers

Figure: Fifth generation


Conclusion
Computers have changed a lot from the first generation to now. They have become
smaller, faster, cheaper, and more powerful. The future of computers will be
more advanced with AI, robotics, and quantum computing.
Note:
Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum mechanics to
process information. Unlike normal computers, which use bits (0s and 1s), quantum
computers use qubits, which can be 0, 1, or both at the same time
(superposition).

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