Understanding Computer Super computer

Computer – device that stores data, process - Largest and fastest computer
information, and perform specific tasks - Most expensive computer
- Very high computing power
3 types of computers base on Principle of Operation
- Used in scientific activities like weather
1. Analog Computer forecast, and space explorations
2. Digital Computer
Mainframe computer
3. Hybrid Computer
- Large size but smaller than super computer
Analog Computer
- Expensive computer
- Works by measuring rather than counting - High computing power
natural and physical data - Multi-user computer for 100 users
- Analog data –process/reads continuous data - Used in large organization like insurance
- Render output as a reading on a dial or scale companies and universities
- Voltage, pressure, speed, temperature
Mini computer
- Storage capacity is low/none
- Used for specific purposes - Mid-range computer
- Medium sized but smaller than mainframe
Digital computer
computer
- Process digital data and perform logical - Average cost
operations at a higher speed - Average computing power
- Digital data – discrete data/ binary - Multi user system
- Can run programs that are basically used for - 10-60 users at a time
general computing purposes - Small business companies, banks, and super
- Render output as digitalized display output markets
- Storage capacity is high
Micro computers
- Used for general purposes
- Personal computer
Hybrid Computer
- Smallest size
- Has features of both analog and digital - Average computing power
computer - 1 user only
- Can process both continuous and discrete data - Less expensive
- Analog inputs are converted into digital form - Used for personal and general purposes in our
before processing daily lives
- Fast and accurate
- Used in specialized applications

Types of computers based on sizes and functionalities

1. Super computers
2. Mainframe computers
3. Mini computer
4. Server computer
5. Micro computers