Classification of Computers

Computer:
Computer is an electronic device for storing and

processing data, typically in binary form, accordingly to
instructions given to it in a variable program.
Types of Computers
1. Analog Computers:
Analog computers are used to process continuous data. Analog
computers represent variables by physical quantities. Thus any
computer which solve problem by translating physical conditions
such as flow, temperature, pressure, angular position or voltage
into related circuits as an analog for the physical phenomenon
being investigated in general it is a computer which uses an
analog values as output. Thus an analog computer measures
continuously analog computers are very much speedy. They
produce their results very fast. But their results are approximately
correct. All the analog computers are special purpose computers.
2. Digital Computers:
Digital computer represents physical quantities with the help of
digits or numbers. These numbers are used to perform
Arithmetic calculations and also make logical decision to reach a
conclusion, depending on, the data they receive from the user.
3. Hybrid Computers:
Various specifically designed are with both digital and analog
characteristics combining the advantages of analog and digital
computers when working as a system. Hybrid computers are
being used extensively in process control system where it is
necessary to have a close representation with the physical
world. The hybrid system provides the good precision that can
be attained with analog computers and the greater control that
is possible with digital computers, plus the ability to accept the
input data in either form.
1. Super Computers:
Large scientific and research laboratories as well as the
government organizations have extra ordinary demand for
processing speed, memory and other services which may not be
provided with any other category to meet their needs.
Therefore very large computers used are called super
computers. These computers are extremely expensive and the
speed is measured in billions of instructions per second.
2. Main Frame Computers:
The most expensive, largest and the most quickest and speedy
computers are called Main Frame Computers. These computers
are used in large companies, factories, organizations, etc. The
mainframe computers are the expensive computers they cost
more than 20 million rupees. In this computer 150 users are
able to work on one C.P.U. The mainframes are able to process
1 to 8 bits at a time. They have several hundreds of megabytes
of primary storage and operate at a speed measured in Nano
second.
3. Mini Computers:
Mini computers are smaller than mainframes, both in size and
other facilities such as speed, storage capacity and other
services. They are versatile that they can be fitted where ever
they are needed. Their speeds are rated between one and fifty
million instructions per second (MIPS). They have primary
storage in hundred to three hundred megabytes range with
direct access storage devices.
4. Micro Computers:
These are smallest range of computers. They were introduced
in the early 70’s having less storing space and processing speed.
Microcomputers of todays are equivalent to the mini
computers of yesterday in terms of performing and processing.
They are also called “computer of a chip” because its entire
circuitry is contained in one tiny chip. The micro computers
have a wide range of applications including uses as portable
computer that can be plugged into any wall.
5. Laptop Computers:
The smallest computer in size has been developed. This type of
small computers look alike an office brief case and called
“LAPTOP” computer. The laptop are also termed as “PORTABLE
COMPUTERS.” Due to the small size and light weight, they
become popular among the computer users. The businessman
found laptop very useful, during travelling or when they are far
away from their desktop computers. A typical laptop computer
has all the facilities available in microcomputer. The smallest
laptops are called “PALMTOP”.

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