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The document classifies computers into four types based on size: super computers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and microcomputers. It provides details on the characteristics, examples, and uses of each type.

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The document classifies computers into four types based on size: super computers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and microcomputers. It provides details on the characteristics, examples, and uses of each type.

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Assignment No.

(1)

Classification of Computer (in term


of its size)
Student Name: Muhammad Hamza
Malik
Roll No: sp20c1ba226
Course Title: Computer science and
Information Technology
Course Code: CS-402
Classifications of the computer by size:
There are four types in the classifications of the computer by size are

 Super Computer
 Main Frame
 Mini Computer
 Micro computer

1. SUPER COMPUTER

A super computer is the very faster and powerful, expensive type of computer for processing
data.

 Super computer size and storage capacity are also huge.


 These are specially made to perform multi-specific tasks.
 In super computer many CPU work in parallel ordering .This function of super
computer is called parallel processing.
 A super computer’s design is complicated, like it can be heterogeneous ,combining
computers of different architectures.
 Each part of super computer is responsible for its own specific tasks , such as
structuring and solving the complex problems.
 World’s first supercomputer is the Control Data Corporation(CDC)6600invented by
Seymour Cray.
 Examples: IBM Road burner, IBM Blue Gene, Intel ASI Red.

PARAM-1000,and CRAY-XMP-14

2. MAINFRAME COMPUTER

Mainframe computer are multi-programing, high-performance computers.

 Mainframe computer can handle the workload of more than 100 users at a time on the
computer.
 Storage capacity of the mainframe is enormous ,with a high speed data processes
well.
 Mainframe handling hundreds of inputs and output devices at a time.
 The mainframe is a highly efficient computer capable of simultaneously solving
complex calculations and continuously for a long time.
 Mainframe requires entire rooms or even floors of whole building for set up
 Mainframe reliability is increased with development in the past 60 years. These
computers can fix most of the hardware and software bugs.
 Example; IBM Es000 series, ICL39 Series ,and CDC 6600.

3. MINI COMPUTER
Minicomputers is a digital and multi user computer system with connection of more than one
CPU.

 It can process with other accessories like a printer , plotter, etc.


 Minicomputers are medium type of computers that have more functionally power and
expensive than microcomputers.
 The size , storage, and speed of minicomputers are large but less than the mainframe
and super computers.
 Minicomputers are made for performing multiple computing tasks at a single point of
time.
 Mini computers is a Multi-threaded system (several process at a time).
 These computers are currently used to store large databases, multi-users
applications ,and the automation industry.
 Examples; PDP 11 and IBM (8000Series)
4. MICRO COMPUTER
 Today we are using many computers are types of microcomputers.
 The design of microcomputers is minimal in size and storage.
 The primary purpose of microcomputers is to keep and process the everyday tasks and
need of people.
 Only one person can work on a single PC at a time, but its operating system is
multitasking.
 The increase in demand and need for microcomputers between the people leads to
tremendous development of each part related to the microcomputer.
 There is not only a PC or laptops are example of microcomputers.

TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTER.

 DESKTOP
 LAPTOP
 SMARTPHONE
 TABLET
 WORKSTATION
 SERVER
 PDA
 PALMTOP

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