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What elements were used to process data in each of the four generations of computers?
The first generation used vacuum tubes, the second used transistors, the third used integrated circuits, and the fourth used integrated circuits on a single computer chip.
Why was the invention of the integrated circuit an important milestone?
Integrated circuits are etched onto a silicon chip. All the elements of a complete circuit can be included on a small slice of silicon, including transistors, resistors, capacitors and diodes. It takes several stages of a photographic and chemical process, to build up the design in a clean room to create a chip. After the initial design, they can be mass produced at minimum material cost. The chip is encapsulated in a small plastic box and legs sticking out, enabling it to be soldered onto a board with other chips and discrete components. They are important to computers, as the miniturisation and complexity allows computers to be buit into a small enclosure at a reasonable price.
Who made the greatest contribution to computing?
Correction, this is WHAT was the greatest contribution, sorry!There could be many different answers to this question... First generation computers used Vacuum Tubes, these computers were very slow and could only handle one process at a time, they were also VERY large and expensive. Vacuum tubes were replaced by Transistors, which were smaller, cheaper, and faster, however transistors produced a lot of heat (these computers used punch cards and ran off of assembly language [Binary Code]). Third generation computers marked the use of Integrated Circuits, there were basically small transistors placed on silicone chips, making computers even smaller and efficient (in this generation we saw the first User Interfaces and use of mouses [mice??] and keyboards). We are currently in the fourth generation of computers, this generation is marked by the placement of thousands of integrated circus onto a silicone chip, making up a Microprocessor. The fifth generation is currently in development and will be based off the principals of Artificial Intelligence (computers with brains!! kind-of except not really..) and Natural Language Recondition (you talk to the computer and it knows what you're saying).So really its your call, Vacuum Tubes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits, or Microprocessors?
What is integrated in integrated circuit?
Corner analysis is a worst-case approach, where you can simulate over multiple corners of process, power supply, and temperature.
What roles has vacuum tubes played in computer development?
vacuum tubes are the switching components in the first generation computers to process data. later they were replaced by transistors.
Why do computers give out heat?
Processors handle electric switches (transistors) which in their process create heat. Heat sinks are attached along with fans to draw away the heat created
When was the computer discovered?
The computer was not discovered, it was invented. It was a long process of invention for the computer as we know it today. First generation: (post World War II) Digital computers were enormous, developed mainly in the U.S. and used vacuum tubes. Second generation: (around 1960) Computers then used transistors; these were the first successful commercial computers. Third generation: (late 1960s and 1970s) These were characterized by using integrated circuits and miniaturizing components. Fourth generation: (1974) The microprocessor chip defined these computers, which resemble our computers today.
Which invention led to third generation of computer?
The Third Generation of Computers was known as Integrated Circuits. IC's was created by Mr. Jack S. Kilby. At this period of time, transistors where shrunk into smaller ones and where placed in a silicon chip. Also, a more efficient way of user input has been created. Keyboards and monitors have been used instead of punch cards and vacuum tubes.
What is silicon conductivity?
Silicon is a semiconductor material that has moderate conductivity. Its conductivity can be increased by adding specific impurities through a process called doping. This makes silicon a key material for building electronic devices such as transistors and integrated circuits.
What is corner analysis in integrated circuits?
Corner analysis is a worst-case approach, where you can simulate over multiple corners of process, power supply, and temperature.
How are binary and transistors related?
Binary and transistors are closely related as transistors serve as the fundamental building blocks of digital electronics, enabling the representation and manipulation of binary data. In binary systems, data is expressed in two states: 0 and 1. Transistors can act as switches, controlling the flow of electrical current to represent these two states, thus allowing computers and digital devices to process binary information efficiently. This relationship underpins the operation of virtually all modern electronic devices.
What makes it easier for a machine to process code?
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