2nd generation (feb 20, 1956 – feb 20, 1984)
Description:
Second Generation: Transistors (1956-1963) Transistors would now take the place of vacuums . The transistor was invented at Bell Labs in 1947 but did not see widespread use in computers until the late 1950s.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 20, 1956
feb 20, 1984
~ 28 years