Home Computer their Origin and Applications Computer their Origin and Applications Computer their Origin and Applications D TCH VNS D_Tech_Vns July 16, 2023 0 UNIT 1 COMPUTER THEIR ORIGIN AND APPLICATIONS1.0 Introduction 1.1 Objectives1.2 Origin of Computer1.2.1 Abacus 1.2.2 Napier‟s Bones1.2.3 Slide Rule1.2.4 Pascal's Calculator1.2.5 Leibniz‟s Multiplication and Dividing Machine1.2.6 Difference Engine 1.2.7 The Analytical Engine1.2.8 Mechanical and Electrical Calculator1.2.9 Modern Electronic Calculator 1.3 Computer Generations1.3.1 First Generation Computers (1940-1956) 1.3.2 Second Generation Computers (1956-1963) 1.3.3 Third Generation Computers (1964-1971) 1.3.4 Fourth Generation Computers (1971-present) 1.3.5 Fifth Generation Computers (present-beyond) 1.4 Computer System 1.4.1 How Computers Work ? 1.4.2 Operational Unit 1.4.3 System Unit 1.4.4 Von-Neumann Architecture 1.4.5 Classification of Computers 1.4.6 Classification by Technology 1.5 Integrated Circuits 1.5.1 Electric Circuits 1.5.2 The Transistor vs. the Vacuum Tube 1.6 Operating System 1.7 Current Applications of Computer 1.8 Limitations of a Computer 1.9 Summary 1.10 Answers to Check Your Progress Tags Computer their Origin and Applications Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Newer Older