First Generation of Computers Duration: 1940-1956 (jan 1, 1940 – jan 1, 1956)

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#Components Used: -

1.Vacuum Tubes [Processing and memory unit]

2.Magnetic Drums [ Magnetic storage device]

3. Punched Cards [input device]

#Features: -

1.Vacuum Tube Technology: Used for processing and memory.

2.Manual Operation: Required manual setup and input using punch cards or paper tape.

3.Slow Processing: Processing speed was too slow and measured in millisecond.

4.Limited Memory: Used magnetic drums and punch cards for storage.

Reliability: Not completely reliable and lack of versatility

5.Binary Language: Operated using machine language, consisting of 0s and 1s.

6.Large Size: Occupied entire rooms.

7.High Power Consumption: Consumed a lot of. electricity.

8.Heat Generation: Produced significant heat, requiring cooling systems.

9.High Cost: building as well as operating cost was too high

#Example

1.ENIAC - Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer

2.UNIVAC - Universal Automatic Computer

3.EDSAC - Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator

4.EDVAC - Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer

5.IBM 701 - International Business Machines 701

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