What is meant by computer generations ?
The phase wise development of computers on the basis of speed electronic component, performance and specific period is known as computer generations.
Write down different computer generation with their duration and main component.
Different computer generations, their duration and main components are :
Generation | Duration | Main Component |
First | 1946 - 1958 | Vacuum Tube |
Second | 1959 - 1964 | Transistor |
Third | 1965 - 1974 | IC (LSI) |
Fourth | 1975 - 1990 | IC (VLSI) |
Fifth | Present and Beyond | Biochip |