Fifth generation of computer | features and characteristic of 5th generation of computers

Fifty generations of computer-: In fifth generation very powerful and compact computers become available at a cheaper rate. The concept of artificial intelligence were used in this generation. Several new types of exciting applications like E-comers, Virtual library, artificial intelligence, multimedia, etc. emerged during the period. The characteristic features of fifth-generation computers are as follow:

Firth generation of computer | features and characteristic of 5th generation of  computers
Firth generation of computer | features and characteristic of 5th generation of  computers

(i) Use of parallel processing-: In this generation new integrated circuits SLSI/ULSI(super/ultra large scale integrated circuits) were used. That is also called parallel processing.

(ii) Use of artificial intelligence-: The computer of this generation has used the concept of artificial intelligence. These computers have the capacity to think and reason which can be used to solve problems where human intelligence is required.

(iii) Use of sound in input/output media-: This generation computers accept human voice as input to computers and these computers have the capacity to link and reason which can be used to solve the problem where human intelligence is required.

(iv) Use of VLSI-: Use of super conductor’s technology allows the flow of electricity with very less or even no resistance, greatly improving the information flow speed.

(v) Use of Internet-: Internet is a huge repository of information on almost every topic imaginable. All over the world people can search the internet for information, add new information and exchange views on different topics.

(vi) Different sizes of computer-: In this generation of computers, computers are available in different sizes as user requirements.

(vii) Evolution of multimedia-: Multimedia is any combination of text, audio (sound) Graphics art, Animation and video delivered to you by computer.

EXAMPLE-: Laptop, Palmtop, Notebook, PDA, etc.

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