4. First Generation
The Period of first generation was 1942
to1954.
First generation of computer started with
using vacuum tubes as the basic
components for memory and circuitry for
CPU( Central processing unit)
5. 2nd Generation
The period of 2nd generation was 1952 to
1964
This generation using the transistor were
cheaper, consumed less power, more
compact in size, more reliable and faster
than the first generation machines made of
vacuum tube.
6. 3nd Generation
The period of 3rd generation was 1964 to
1972
The 3rd generation computer is mark by the
use of integrated circuits in place of
transistors
The development made computer smaller
in size, reliable and efficient.
High level languages were used during
generation.
7. 4th Generation
The period of fourth generation was 1972
to 1990.
The fourth generation computer is mark by
the use of very large scale integrated
circuits. VLSI circuits.
All the higher languages like C and C++,
DBASE etc were used in this generation.
8. 5th Generation
The period of fifth generation was 1990 till
date.
In the fifth generation, VLSI technology
became ULSI (ultra large scale integration)
technology, resulting in the production of
microprocessor chips having ten millions
electronic components.