SECOND GENERATION

SECOND GENERATION[1955-1964]:

The transistors,a smaller and more reliable successor to the vacuum tube was invented in 1947. The second generation emerged with transistors being the brain of the computer.

ADVANTAGES:

1) Smaller is size as compared to first generation computers.

2) More reliable.

3) Less heat generated.

4) These computers were able to reduce microseconds.

5) Less prone to hardware failueres.

6) Better protability.

7) Widercommericial use.

DISADVANTAGES:

1) Air conditioning required.

2) Frequent maintenance required.

3) Manual assemply of individual components into a functioning unit was required.

4) Commercial production was difficult and costly.