Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Types of Computer

 On the basis of working principle:
a) Analog Computer:
An analog computer (spelt analogue in British English) is a form of computer that uses continuous physical phenomena such as electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved.

 1. Thermometer
 
 2. Speedometer
 
 3. Petrol Pump Indicator
 
 4. Multimeter
 


b) Digital Computer:
A computer that performs calculations and logical operations with quantities represented as digits, usually in the binary number system.
                                                                    c) Hybrid Computer (Analog + Digital)   :
A combination of computers those are capable of inputting and outputting in both digital and analog signals. A hybrid computer system setup offers a cost effective method of performing complex simulations.
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