Generations of computers By Gonzalo beldarrain 1940 First generation of computers-Vacuum Tubes Period: 1940 to 2020 Generations of computers 1956 End of the first generation-Vacuum Tubes 1956 Start the second generation-Transistors 1963 End of the second generation-Transistors 1964 Start the third generation- Integrated Circuits 1971 End of the third generation-Integrated Circuits 1972 Start the fourth generation-Microprocessors 2010 End of the fourth generation-Microprocessors 2010 Start the fifth generation-Artificial Intelligence
