In what waysecond generation computer differ from the first generation computer?

Answer 1

First Generation (1940-1956) Vacuum Tubes

Second Generation (1956-1963) Transistors

Third Generation (1964-1971) Integrated Circuits

Fourth Generation (1971-Present) Microprocessors

Fifth Generation (Present and Beyond) Artificial Intelligence

The link below has a nice explanation of the generations

Answer 2

First: ~1942 to ~1958

• Stored program
• Index registers
• Indirect addressing
• Magnetic drum memory
• Core memory
• Magnetic tape
• Modular plugable unit circuit assemblies
• Subroutines, typically in reusable libraries
• Compiled High Level Languages

Second: ~1958 to ~1965

• Transistors
• Cache memory (first introduced in IBM 7030 Stretch)
• Magnetic disk (actually developed in late First generation but not used much until Second)
• Modular printed wiring board circuit assemblies
• Early standardized Compiled High Level Languages

Third: ~1964 to ~1973

• Integrated circuits (both monolithic and hybrid)
• Concept of separate Architecture & Implementation of computer (first introduced in IBM 360)
• Floppy disc (first introduced in IBM 370)

Fourth: ~1971 onward

• Microprocessors
• Inexpensive & reliable DRAM replaced Core memory

Answer 3

Special Ivy Bridge,

smaller transistors used leading to smaller size processor,

3D arrangement of transistors,

faster and efficient computations.

Answer 4

the improvement of technology, Size, Space and Performance, are the main differences between the 1st and 4th generation computers.

Answer 5

first generation used vacuum tubes second generation used transistors

Answer 6

Vacuum tubes are used in first generation computers and transistors are used in second generation computers. Second generation computers are ten times faster than the first generation.