The third generation computers used the Integrated Circuit (IC). Jack Kilby developed the concept of integrated circuit in 1958. It was an important invention in the computer field. The first IC was invented and used in 1961. The size of an IC is about 1/4 square inch. A single IC chip may contain thousands of transistors. The third generation computers were used during1964-1975. The example of third generation computers are IBM 370, IBM System/360, UNIVAC 1108 and UNIVAC 9000 etc.
Advantages:
1. Smaller in size as compare to previous generations
2. Used less amount of energy.
3. More reliable
4. Produced less energy as compared to previous generation computers
5. Used fan for heat discharge to prevent damage
6. Better speed and could calculate data in manoseconds
7. Less expensive
8. Good storage
9. Commercial production increased
10. Used mouse and keyboard for input
Disadvantages:
1. Air conditioning was required
2. Highly sophisticated technology required for manufacturing of IC chips.
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