KwickClips Computer Systems · 44 sec · free
What did the second generation use?
Short answer. Transistors.
What marks the fourth generation?
The microprocessor.
Generations
| Gen | Technology |
|---|---|
| 1 | vacuum tubes |
| 2 | transistors |
| 3 | ICs |
| 4 and 5 | CPU chip, AI |
Remember
| Tubes, transistors, ICs |
| Microprocessors, then AI |
Can you name the five computer generations? First, vacuum tubes. Second, transistors. Third, integrated chips. Fourth, microprocessors. Fifth, artificial intelligence. Tubes, transistors, chips. Microprocessors, then smart machines.
This clip is from the full lesson: History and Generations of Computers — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 11 Informatics Practices (065), GSEB Std 9 Computer Studies, GSEB Std 9 Computer Studies, GSEB Std 9 Computer Studies
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