In the second generation computers, transistors were used as processors instead of vacuum tubes. Transistors were far superior to vacuum tubes allowing computers to become smaller,faster and cheaper. These computers were smaller in size and were in use between 1956 and 1963. Both first and second generation computers used punched cards as input and printouts as output. IBM 704 and IBM 1401 are examples of the second computers.
Some features of the features of the second generations computers are list below
Some features of the features of the second generations computers are list below
- They were more energy-efficient and reliable than the first generation computers.
- Their operating speed was comparatively higher than the first generation computer.
- High level programming languages like COBOL and BASIC were developed in this generation.
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