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The document outlines the five generations of computers, detailing their development from the first generation (1942-1956) using vacuum tubes to the fifth generation characterized by artificial intelligence and high processing capabilities. Each generation is defined by distinct features, such as the transition from magnetic drums to microprocessors and advancements in speed and programming languages. Examples of computers from each generation are provided to illustrate the evolution of technology.

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Presentation computer

The document outlines the five generations of computers, detailing their development from the first generation (1942-1956) using vacuum tubes to the fifth generation characterized by artificial intelligence and high processing capabilities. Each generation is defined by distinct features, such as the transition from magnetic drums to microprocessors and advancements in speed and programming languages. Examples of computers from each generation are provided to illustrate the evolution of technology.

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Generations of

Computer
PRESENTED BY:
SUYOG POUDEL DIKPAL GAUTAM
SWORUP RAJ PANGENI ANKIT DAHAL
GENERATION OF COMPUTER:

The generation of computers refers to the classification of


technological advancements in computer design and architecture
over time. The period during which the evolution of computer took
place can be divided into five distinct phases which is known as
Generations of Computers. They are:

∙First Generation Computer


∙Second Generation Computer
∙Third Generation Computer
∙Fourth Generation Computer
∙Fifth Generation Computer
First Generation Computer

First generation computers were the earliest form of computers, developed between
1942-1956. These computers were large in size and writing program on them was
difficult.
Features of First Generation Computers :
 They used magnetic drums as memory device.
 They consumed a lot of electrical power.
 The operating speed was in term of milliseconds.
 They used machine level programming language.
 The processing speed of this generation computer is slow.
First gen
computer
Examples:

 ENIAC
 EDVAC
 EDSAC
 UNIVAC-1

ENIAC
Second Generation Computer

Second-generation computers, which emerged between 1957-1963. Computers


became more compact because transistors were much smaller than vacuum tubes.
They have no filament and require no heating. The size of computer got reduced.
Features of Second Generation Computers :
 The operating speed was in terms of microseconds.
 Magnetic tapes were used as secondary storage media.
 Magnetic core memory was used in internal storage.
 They could understand high level language. Second gen computer
 They consumed less electrical power than first generation computer.
Examples:

 IBM 1620
 IBM 1401
 CDC 3600
 IBM 7094

IBM 1620
Third Generation Computer

The third generation of computers refers to the period of developing


computer from 1964 to 1971.
1971. It was smaller in size and more reliable and affordable.
Features of Third Generation Computers :
 Main component was Integrated Circuit (IC).It had many transistors,
registers and capacitors built on single thin slice of silicon.
Third gen
 Speed of third generation was measured in nanoseconds. computer
 Keyboards were used as first input devices in third generation computer.
 Monitor was first used as output device in third generation computer.
 Third generation computer produced less heat and consumed less power.
Examples:

 IBM 360
 IBM 370
 ICL -1900
 VAX-750

IBM 370
Fourth Generation Computer

Fourth-generation computers refer to those built from around 1971. It uses large scale
integrated
circuit (LSIC) built on single silicon chip called microprocessor. These computers are called
microcomputers. Later VLSIC replaced LSICs.
Features of Fourth Generation Computers :
 4th generation language are also used.

Fourth gen
The sizes of fourth generation computer were reduced.
 Multiprocessing and Multiprogramming OS are used. computer
 Use of very large scale integration is the main characteristics of this generation.
 The operating speed increased beyond picoseconds and MIPS(Million of instructions per
second)
Examples:

 Pentium I
 Pentium II
 80286 Sx
 80386 Dx

Pentium
II
Fifth Generation Computer

The fifth generation of computers refers to upcoming advanced further technology.


The computers having artificial intelligence and high processing capacity undergoing
on the development stage are said to be fifth generation computers.
Features of Fifth Generation Computers:
 The speed is extremely high in fifth generation computer.
 It can perform large number of parallel processing.
 Large uses of natural language processing and user friendly.
 Bio chips are used as memory device. Fifth
Generation
Computer
Examples:

 Clout
 Savvy Retriever
 HAL (Human Access Language)
 PC’s of Pentium

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