TYPES OF COMPUTER

Type of computer

Digital computer Analog computer Hybrid Computer

Main frame
Micro Computer Super Computer Mini Computer
Computer

Home PC
Analog computer
Analog computer measures and answer the questions
by the method of “HOW MUCH”. The input data
is not a number infect a physical quantity like tem,
pressure, speed, velocity.
 Signals are continuous of (0 to 10 V)
 Accuracy 1% Approximately
 High speed
 Output is continuous
 Time is wasted in transmission time
Analog computer
Digital Computers
Digital computer counts and answer the questions by
the method of “HOW Many”. The input data is
represented by a number. These are used for the
logical and arithmetic operations.
 Signals are two level of (0 V or 5 V)

 Accuracy unlimited

 low speed sequential as well as parallel processing

 Output is continuous but obtain when computation is

completed.
Micro Computer
Micro computer are the smallest computer system.
There size range from calculator to desktop size. Its
CPU is microprocessor. It also known as Grand
child Computer.
 Application : - personal computer, Multi user

system, offices.
Mini Computer
These are also small general purpose system. They
are generally more powerful and most useful as
compared to micro computer. Mini computer are
also known as mid range computer or Child
computer.
 Application :- Departmental systems, Network

Servers, work group system.

Mini computer
Main Frame Computer
Mainframe computers are those computers that offer
faster processing and grater storage area. The word
“main frame” comes from the metal frames. It is
also known as Father computer.
 Application – Host computer, Central data base

server.
Super Computer
 Super computer are those computer which are
designed for scientific job like whether forecasting
and artificial intelligence etc. They are fastest and
expensive. A super computer contains a number of
CPU which operate in parallel to make it faster. It
also known as grand father computer.

 Application – whether forecasting, weapons research

and development.
Super computer
Hybrid Computer
The combination of features of analog and digital
computer is called hybrid computer. The main
example are central national defense and passenger
flight radar system. They are also used to control
robots.
Classification of Digital computer

 Desktop
 Workstation
 Notebook
 Tablet PC
 Handheld computer
 Smart Phone
workstation
Tablet PC
Handheld PC(PDA)
Smart phone
 Types of Computers :
 Types of Computers Analog Computers: The analog
computer is almost an extinct type of computer these
days. It is different from a digital computer in respect
that it can perform numerous mathematical operations
simultaneously. It is also unique in terms of operation
as it utilizes continuous variables for the purpose of
mathematical computation. It utilizes mechanical,
hydraulic, or electrical energy or operation
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 Hybrid computers: :
 Hybrid computers: These types of computers are, as
the name suggests, a combination of both Analog and
Digital computers. The Digital computers which work
on the principle of binary digit system of “0” and “1”
can give very precise results. But the problem is that
they are too slow and incapable of large scale
mathematical operation. In the hybrid types of
computers the Digital counterparts convert the analog
signals to perform Robotics and Process control
 Apart from this, computers are also categorized on the basis of physical structures and
the purpose of their use. Based on Capacity, speed and reliability they can be divided
into three categories of computers:1. The Mainframe Computer – These are computers
used by large organizations like meteorological surveys and statistical institutes for
performing bulk mathematical computations. They are core computers which are used
for desktop functions of over one hundred people simultaneously. 2. The Microcomputer
– These are the most frequently used computers better known by the name of “Personal
computers”. This is the type of computer meant for public use. Other than Desktop
Computer the choice ranges as follows: Personal Digital Computer Tablet PC Towers
Work Stations Laptops Hand Held Computer 3. The Mini computer – Mini computers
like the mainframe computers are used by business organization. The difference being
that it can support the simultaneous working of up to 100 users and is usually
maintained in business organizations for the maintenance of accounts and finances.