FIVE GENERATIONS OF

COMPUTERS

1
VACUUM TUBES
1940 - 1956
Vacuum tubes were crucial in the early
computer generations, serving as electronic
switches and enabling data processing and
manipulation, leading to the development of
computer technology.

3 2 1

TRANSISTORS
2 1956 - 1963
Transistors revolutionized electronics and
computers by replacing vacuum tubes,
introducing compact, reliable, and
INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS
3
efficient electronic components,
significantly impacting technological
advancements at the time. 1964 - 1971
Integrated circuits (ICs), small
electronic parts, revolutionized
technology by consolidating
operations into a single microchip,
reducing device size and price and
enhancing performance.

IC

MICROPROCESSOR

4 1971 - PRESENT
Microprocessors, first introduced by
Intel, significantly aid in computer
development, enhancing complexity,
speed, and power, and are the primary
processing units in electronic gadgets,
fostering innovation and influencing the
digital era.

ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
5 PRESENT AND BEYOND
AI, a transformative force, enables robots to
mimic human intelligence, transforming
industries, advancing automation, and
impacting daily life through operations like
learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.