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History of Computer: Basic Computing Periods

The document summarizes the five generations of computers from 1946 to present. The first generation used vacuum tubes, were very large in size, and had slow processing speeds. The second generation introduced transistors, were smaller with faster processing. The third generation used integrated circuits and were smaller than the second generation with faster speeds. The fourth generation used microprocessors and VLSI technology. The fifth generation, still in development, focuses on artificial intelligence using parallel processing and superconductors.

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History of Computer: Basic Computing Periods

The document summarizes the five generations of computers from 1946 to present. The first generation used vacuum tubes, were very large in size, and had slow processing speeds. The second generation introduced transistors, were smaller with faster processing. The third generation used integrated circuits and were smaller than the second generation with faster speeds. The fourth generation used microprocessors and VLSI technology. The fifth generation, still in development, focuses on artificial intelligence using parallel processing and superconductors.

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HISTORY OF

COMPUTER:
BASIC
COMPUTING
PERIODS
Objectives
Definition of
Computer
Three principal characteristics of
computer:
Applications of ICT (Computers) in Our
Daily Lives
History of Computer: Basic
Computing Periods
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Basic Computing Periods -
Ages
History of Computer:
Generations of Computer
History of Computer
First Generation -1946 to 1958

Size: Very Large System

Technology :Vacuum Tubes

Processing :Very Slow

Second Generation – 1959 - 1964

Technology :Transistors

Size : Smaller

Processing : Faster
History of Computer
Third Generation 1965-1970

Technology : ICs (Integrated Circuits) Incorporated


many transistors & electronic circuits on a single
chip

Size : Small as compared to 2nd generation computers

Processing : Faster then 2nd generation computers


Fourth Generation 1971 – today

These computers used the VLSI technology or


the Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits
technology. Therefore they were also known as the
microprocessors. Intel was the first company to
develop a microprocessor.
History of Computer
Fifth Generation

It is based on artificial intelligence, are still in


development, though there are some applications, such
as voice recognition, that are being used today.The use
of parallel processing and superconductors is helping to
make artificial intelligence a reality.
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