Question

State the technological differences between 2nd and 4th generation computers.

 

Give two advantages of 4th generation computers.

Answer 1

The difference between the second and fourth generation computer is listed below -

2ng generation computers:

• In this computer we were using the discrete transistors.
• We were using logic circuits comprising thermionic valves.
• It uses lots of power and energy wasted in the heat and it takes lots of space for the data storage.

4th generation computers:

• In this we were using microprocessors.
• It have the logic circuit made of LSI integrated circuit.
• It uses less power and generates less heat.

Advantage of 4th generation computers:

1. It is much smaller in size and much reliable than other generation computers.
2. Generally no cooling system is required in most of the cases.