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Types of Computer

A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to a set of instructions and can store output for later use. It takes in input, processes it, produces output, and stores the results. There are two main types: analog computers which operate continuously on varying inputs like temperature, and digital computers which use binary representations of data. Digital computers are more commonly used and include personal computers, supercomputers, servers, and desktop PCs.

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Types of Computer

A computer is an electronic device that processes data according to a set of instructions and can store output for later use. It takes in input, processes it, produces output, and stores the results. There are two main types: analog computers which operate continuously on varying inputs like temperature, and digital computers which use binary representations of data. Digital computers are more commonly used and include personal computers, supercomputers, servers, and desktop PCs.

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A computer is a programmable electronic device that evaluates data according to a set

of commands,  produce output as a result and store it for future use. Important types of
computers are Analog Computers, Digital Computers, Personal Computers,
Microcomputers, Desktop Computers, Hybrid computers, etc.

What is a computer?

A computer is a programmable electronic device that evaluates data according to a set


of commands,  produce output as a result and store it for future use. A computer is
controlled by programmed instructions. It performs four general operations i.e input,
processing, output, and storage.

Input: Entering data into a computer


Processing: Performing operations on data
Output: Presenting the result
Storage: Save the result for future

Categories Of Computer

There are two major categories of computer Digital


computers and Analog computers. Digital computer
functions by receiving & computing data converted
in binary form (0 and 1) while Analog computer
functions continuously, no matter what the
variations are in the input i.e temperature, current.

Analog Computer

Analog computer is a type of computer which


functions continuously, no matter what the variations
are in the input. These variations may include
instability in current, temperature, electric and
mechanical parts. The best examples of an analog
computer are Oscilloscopes, thermostats, and
thermometer.
an oscilloscope is a sophisticated diagnostic instrument
that draws a graph of an electrical signal. This graph can tell you many things about a signal,
such as: The time and voltage values of a signal. The signals are plotted on a graph, which

shows how the signal changes.


Oscilloscopes are used in the sciences, medicine, engineering, automotive and the
telecommunications industry. General-purpose instruments are used for
maintenance of electronic equipment and laboratory work.
Thermostats are used in any device or system that heats or cools to a setpoint
temperature, examples include building heating, central heating, air conditioners, HVAC
systems, water heaters, as well as kitchen equipment including ovens and refrigerators and
med ical and s cientific incubators.

Thermometer

Digital Computer

The digital computer is a type of computer which


receives and computes the data converted in binary
form. It is most commonly used in all fields of life.
Generally, it is an electronic device. The digital
computer gets input and functions in a discrete
manner

What is The Difference between Analog and Digital Computer?

The main difference between analog and digital


computers is the way they process data. Analog
computer functions continuously.
Examples: Oscilloscopes & thermometer. While the
digital computer gets Input which may consist of
letters, digits represented in binary ( 0 & 1) form.
Examples: personal & supercomputer.

Types of Computers
A computer is a combination of software and hardware. Computers are available in all
sorts of shapes and sizes. There are many types of computers that are classified on the
basis of their function, usage, capacity, speed, reliability, and purpose. Major types of
computers are:
 Personal Computers/ Microcomputers
 Minicomputers (midrange computers)
 Mainframe computers
 Supercomputers
 Servers
 Workstations
 Embedded computers
 Desktop Computers
 Hybrid computers

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