How many generation of microprocessor and their uses?

Answer 1

the evolution of microprocessors has been broadly divided into 4 generations.

first generation microprocessors-

the first generation of microprocessors were introduced in 1971-1973. they used monolithic IC and P-MOS technology. This technology has slow speed, not supported with TTL. Due to the lack of pins, signals has to be multiplexed.

Example-4004 & 4040

Second generation microprocessors-

these microprocessors were introduced in 1973-1978. they were designed using N-MOS technology. faster speed and higher density packaging than P-MOS technology. it had more powerful instruction set, ability to handle large memory space and had better interrupt handling capability.

Example-8080 & 8085

Third generation microprocessors-

these were introduced between 1978-1980. They were basically 16 bit processor and were made by using H-MOS technology. It had flexible input-output port addresses.

Example- 8 bit-8086

16 bit- 80286, 80386 & 80486.

Fourth generation microprocessor-

these were introduced after 1980. It had 2kb main memory, 16 mb physical memory, 1 tb virtual memory for enhancing speed.

Example- celeron and further invented processors.

Answer 2

There are 5 Generations of Micro processor .

1.4 bit micro processor.

2.8 bit micro processor.

3.16 bit micro processor.

4.32 bit micro processor.

5.64 bit micro processor.