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The document outlines the five generations of computers, detailing the technological advancements from vacuum tubes in the first generation to artificial intelligence in the fifth generation. Each generation is characterized by improvements in size, speed, and cost, with examples provided for each. The document also includes a timeline, types of computers, and a fun fact about the ENIAC.

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Gene

The document outlines the five generations of computers, detailing the technological advancements from vacuum tubes in the first generation to artificial intelligence in the fifth generation. Each generation is characterized by improvements in size, speed, and cost, with examples provided for each. The document also includes a timeline, types of computers, and a fun fact about the ENIAC.

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Generations of

Computers
BY: MR. MORRISON
What are Computer Generations?
• Computer generations mark technological
advancements in computing devices over
time.
• They are classified into five generations based
on the technology used.
1st Generation (1940–1956)
• - Technology: Vacuum Tubes
• - Input: Punch cards
• - Output: Paper printouts
• - Example: ENIAC, UNIVAC
• - Very large and expensive
2nd Generation (1956–1963)
• - Technology: Transistors
• - Faster and more reliable than vacuum tubes
• - Used assembly language
• - Example: IBM 1401
3rd Generation (1964–1971)
• - Technology: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
• - Smaller and more powerful
• - Used high-level programming languages
• - Example: IBM System/360
4th Generation (1971–Present)
• - Technology: Microprocessors
• - Personal computers (PCs)
• - Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• - Example: Apple II, IBM PC
5th Generation (Present & Beyond)
• - Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI),
quantum computing
• - Natural language processing
• - Example: AI Assistants, Quantum Computers
Timeline of Computer Generations
• 1940s – First Gen
• 1950s – Second Gen
• 1960s – Third Gen
• 1970s – Fourth Gen
• Present – Fifth Gen
Types of Computers by Generation
• Supercomputers (1st, 2nd)
• - Mainframes (1st, 2nd)
• - Minicomputers (3rd)
• - Microcomputers/PCs (4th)
• - AI Systems, Wearables (5th)
Fun Fact Slide
• The ENIAC used over 17,000 vacuum tubes
and consumed around 150 kW of electricity!
Quiz Time!
• 1. Which generation introduced
microprocessors?
• 2. What generation are we in now?
• 3. Name a computer from the 2nd generation.
Wrap-Up & Review
• Key Points:
• - Each generation improved size, speed, and
cost
• - We've moved from vacuum tubes to AI
• - Technology continues to evolve!
Activity: Research Assignment
• Pick a computer from any generation.
• Create a short presentation (3 slides max) on:
• - Its components
• - How it was used
• - Why it was important
Thank You!
• Prepared for IT Students, St. Andrew High
School
• Questions? Let's Discuss!

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