Monday, January 18, 2010

Second Generation Computers (1959-1965)


pc5160.jpg            Second Generation Computers. used a solid state device called transistor in the place of Vacuum tubes
             All these machines were much faster and more reliable than their earlier versions.
            The transistors formed the basis or Second Generation of computers.
1. Use transistors as electronic component.
2. Smaller size
3. Less heat generated
4. More reliable
5. Faster
6. Air-conditioning required
7. Maintenance

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