CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER - 1

Computer is classified into computational method and size & capacity.

1. Based on computational method.

• Analog Computer
• Digital Computer
• Hybrid Computer

    2. Based on size and capacity

• Super Computer
• Mainframe Computer
• Mini Computer
• Micro Computer

1. Based on computational method.

• Analog Computer :- This computer is used to process continuous data. Any computer that solves problem by translating physical condition such as flow, temperature, pressure, position or voltage called Analog Computer.

• Digital Computer :- Digital Computer represents physical qualities with the help of digits or numbers, this number is used to perform arithmetic calculation and also make logically decision to make a conclusion.

           The digital computer works upon discontinuous data, that is why their speed is slower than Analog Computer.

            The accuracy of digital computer is better than the Analog Computer. The Digital Computer count only 0 & 1. Digital computer mainly used in Business Applications.

• Hybrid Computer :- The computer which have both Digital and Analog characteristics are called Hybrid Computer.

          Hybrid Computer are being used in process control system where it is necessary to have a close representation with the physical world. Hybrid Computers mainly used in hospitals.

Ex:- ECG ( Electrocardiogram ).

To be continued in the next post....☺