Five computer

the five generations of computers

By gian karol galvan sierra

  • first generation vacuum tubes 1940-1956

    first generation vacuum tubes 1940-1956
    the first computer systems used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory.
    CARACTERISTICS:
    -machine language
    -punched cards and paper tape
    -first
    UNIVAC-ENIAC
    enormous and more energy

  • second generation transistors 1956-1963

    second generation transistors 1956-1963
    the transistors replace vacuum tubes
    invented at bell tabs in 1950.
    atomic energy industry

  • thir generation integrates circuits 1964-1971

    thir generation integrates circuits 1964-1971
    semiconductors speed efficiency transistors miniaturized and placed on silicon chips

  • fourth generation microprocessors 1971-present

    fourth generation microprocessors 1971-present
    1.intel 4004 chip developed in 1971 from the central processing unitand.
    2.1971-1981 IBM introduced its first computer for the home user.
    3.1981APPLE-MACINTOSH the mouse and handheld devices.

  • fifth generation artificial intelligence present and beyond

    fifth generation artificial intelligence present and beyond
    artificial intelligence
    nanotechnology
    robotics (isaac asimov)
    expert systems
    some features
    main caracteristics