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The document compares the features of different generations of computers, highlighting distinct characteristics from each. The first generation (1940-1956) used vacuum tubes and magnetic drums, while the second generation (1959-1965) introduced transistors and communication via telephone lines. The third generation (1965-1971) utilized integrated circuits and high-level programming languages on silicon chips.

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COMPUTER WORKSHEET Dated 2 - 4 - 20-1

The document compares the features of different generations of computers, highlighting distinct characteristics from each. The first generation (1940-1956) used vacuum tubes and magnetic drums, while the second generation (1959-1965) introduced transistors and communication via telephone lines. The third generation (1965-1971) utilized integrated circuits and high-level programming languages on silicon chips.

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COMPUTER WORKSHEET

CLASS V

Compare the features of the different generations of a


computer.
Famous Distinct Characteristics(any
Generations Year
computers parts two)
First 1940- ENIAC It used 1.Use of vacuum
generation 1956 IBM650 vacum tunes to make
computers e tubes circuit
as the 2.Use of magnetic
basic drums
compo
nents
for
memor
y and
circuitr
y for
CPU
Second 1959- UNIVAC It has a 1.Use of
Generation 1965 II08,CDC3 printer, transisters
computers 600 some ● 2.communica
sort of tion by using
tape telephone line
our
disk
storage
Third 1965- PDP-8, Transis 1.Integrated circuit
Generation 1971 PDP-II tuer instead of
Computers were individual
mini transisters
atwure 2.High level
d and programming
place language
on
silicon
chips

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