Types of computer
- 2. What is computer? • Computer is an electronic device. • Takes input from the users and gives desired output.
- 3. • On the Basis of Data Computer can be categorized as : - - Analog computer Digital computer • Micro computer • Mini computer • Mainframe computer • Super computer Hybrid computer Types Of Computer
- 4. Analog computer • The data, which is represented in a continuous manner, is called as the analog data. • The computer or device, which represents this type of data, is called as Analog Computer. Example: Thermometer, Speedometer of vehicle.
- 6. Digital Computer • The data, which is represented in a discrete manner, is called as digital data. • The computer, which works on this type of data, is called as Digital Computer. Examples:- Laptop, calculators etc.
- 8. • Digital computer are of 4 types, On the basis of size, speed and cost there are:- 1) Micro computer 2) Mini computer 3) Mainframe computer 4) Super computer
- 9. Microcomputer • Size is minimum and it uses microprocessor. • Also known as personal computer. • These are mainly used in home, funs, game, business, schools etc.
- 11. Minicomputer • These are known as midrange computers. • The minicomputers are general-purpose computers. • Super minis are powerful minicomputers.
- 13. Mainframe Computers • These are the large-size computers, which occupy a large air-conditioned room full space and memory. • It can process several million-program instructions per second. • Insurance companies, banks, airline and railway reservation system etc mainly use mainframes.
- 15. Super Computer • Super computers are the fastest calculating devices. • Super computer can operate at a speed measured in nano seconds and Pico seconds. • They are used for many scientific and technical applications, including weather fore casting and automotive design and realistic graphics seen in movie special effects.
- 17. Hybrid computer The computer or device, which exhibit the feature of both analog and digital computer is known as Hybrid Computer. Examples:- this type of computer use in hospitals to measure the heartbeat of the patient or petrol pump and ATM.