Types of Computer

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There are three basic kinds of computer. It is based on the hardware structure and the way of physical quantities.
  1. Digital Computer
  2. Analog Computer
  3. Hybrid Computer

Digital Computer

The digital computer is a digital system that performs different computational tasks. The world digital implies that the data in the computer is represented by variable that take a limited number of discrete values. This values are processed internally by components which will maintain a limited number of discrete states.

Digital computer that accepts and process data has been converted into the binary numbers system, which has two digits: 0 and 1. A binary digit is called a bit.

Analog Computer

Analog computer used to process data the name is analog data. Analog data is of continuous nature, which is not seperate such type of includes temperature, pressure, speed, etc.

Example:

  • The Rapido meter of care measures, speed of car.
  • The change of temperature is measured by thermometer.
  • The weight is measured by weight machine.

Hybrid Computer

A hybrid computer is a computing system that combines both digital and analog computer. Traditionally, the digital components take care of numerical and logical operations in additional to serving as the controller for the system. The analog components of the computer that handle complex mathematical computers. It is the best features of both types of computers.

Example:

  • A petrol pump fuel flow measurement and display price levels.
  • In intensive care units (ICU) an analog display which measure patient blood pressure (BP) and temperature.

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