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    There were five generations of computers defined by changes in technology. The first generation used vacuum tubes from 1946-1959. The second generation used transistors from 1959-1965. The third generation used integrated circuits from 1965-1971. The fourth generation used VLSI microprocessors from 1971-1980. And the fifth generation beginning in 1980 has used ULSI microprocessors.

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    There were five generations of computers defined by changes in technology. The first generation used vacuum tubes from 1946-1959. The second generation used transistors from 1959-1965. The third generation used integrated circuits from 1965-1971. The fourth generation used VLSI microprocessors from 1971-1980. And the fifth generation beginning in 1980 has used ULSI microprocessors.

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    4/10/2021 Computer - Generations - Tutorialspoint

    Computer - Generations

    Generation in computer terminology is a change in technology a computer is/was being used.


    Initially, the generation term was used to distinguish between varying hardware technologies.
    Nowadays, generation includes both hardware and software, which together make up an entire
    computer system.
    There are five computer generations known till date. Each generation has been discussed in detail
    along with their time period and characteristics. In the following table, approximate dates against
    each generation has been mentioned, which are normally accepted.
    Following are the main five generations of computers.

    S.No Generation & Description

    First Generation
    1
    The period of first generation: 1946-1959. Vacuum tube based.

    Second Generation
    2
    The period of second generation: 1959-1965. Transistor based.

    Third Generation
    3
    The period of third generation: 1965-1971. Integrated Circuit based.

    Fourth Generation
    4
    The period of fourth generation: 1971-1980. VLSI microprocessor based.

    Fifth Generation
    5
    The period of fifth generation: 1980-onwards. ULSI microprocessor based.

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