PARAM supercomputer belongs to which generation of computers?

The correct answer is Fifth.

Key Points

• PARAM:-
  • It is a series of supercomputers developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in India.
  • It stands for "Parallel Machine." PARAM was one of the earliest supercomputing initiatives in India and has evolved over time to encompass various generations and models.
  • The PARAM series started with PARAM 8000, which was commissioned in 1991 and was India's first indigenous supercomputer. Since then, several iterations of the PARAM supercomputers have been developed, each offering increased computing power and performance.
  • Some notable PARAM supercomputers include:
    • PARAM 8000: India's first supercomputer, introduced in 1991.
    • PARAM 8000 Plus: An upgraded version of PARAM 8000, released in 1994.
    • PARAM 8600: A supercomputer launched in 1998, which utilized a distributed memory architecture.
    • PARAM 10000: Introduced in 1998, PARAM 10000 was designed for weather forecasting and other scientific applications.
    • PARAM Padma: A supercomputer launched in 2002, featuring high computational power and network bandwidth.
    • PARAM Yuva: A supercomputer unveiled in 2009, offering significant computing capabilities for research and development.
    • PARAM Shakti: A series of indigenous supercomputers based on RISC-V architecture, developed by C-DAC and announced in 2018. This series aims to promote the development and adoption of the indigenous processor architecture in India.
    • PARAM Siddhi-AI: An artificial intelligence-focused supercomputer unveiled in 2020, designed to accelerate research in AI and machine learning applications.