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Lesson 3 Types of Computer

There are three main types of computers: analogue computers, digital computers, and hybrid computers. Analogue computers process continuous analogue data directly from measuring devices, while digital computers process data as discrete digits or binary numbers at high speeds. Hybrid computers have aspects of both analogue and digital computers, processing both continuous and discrete data quickly and accurately.

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Lesson 3 Types of Computer

There are three main types of computers: analogue computers, digital computers, and hybrid computers. Analogue computers process continuous analogue data directly from measuring devices, while digital computers process data as discrete digits or binary numbers at high speeds. Hybrid computers have aspects of both analogue and digital computers, processing both continuous and discrete data quickly and accurately.

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TYPES OF COMPUTER

We can categorize computer in two ways: on the


basis of data handling capabilities and size.
BASED ON DATA HANDLING:
ANALOGUE COMPUTER
 Analogue computers are designed to process analogue data.
Analogue data is continuous data that changes continuously and
cannot have discrete values. We can say that analogue computers
are used where we don't need exact values always such as speed,
temperature, pressure and current.
 Analogue computers directly accept the data from the measuring
device without first converting it into numbers and codes. They
measure the continuous changes in physical quantity and generally
render output as a reading on a dial or
scale. Speedometer and mercury thermometer are examples of
analogue computers.
Types of Analogue Computers:
Slide Rules: It is one of the simplest types of mechanical analogue
computers. It was developed to perform basic mathematical
calculations. It is made of two rods. To perform the calculation, the
hashed rod is slid to line up with the markings on another rod.

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Types of Analogue Computers:
 Differential Analysers: It was developed to perform differential
calculations. It performs integration using wheel-and-disc
mechanisms to solve differential calculations.
Types of Analogue Computers:
 Castle Clock: It was invented by Al-Jarazi. It
was able to save programming instructions. Its
height was around 11 feet and it was provided
with the display of time, the zodiac, and the solar
and lunar orbits. This device also could allow
users to set the length of the day as per the
current season.
Types of Analogue Computers:
 Electronic Analogue Computer: In this type of
analogue computer, electrical signals flow
through capacitors and resistors to simulate
physical phenomena. Here, the mechanical
interaction of components does not take place.
The voltage of the electrical signal generates the
appropriate displays.
ADVANTAGES OF ANALOGUE COMPUTER:
 It allows real-time operations and computation at the
same time and continuous representation of all data
within the rage of the analogue machine.
 In some applications, it allows performing calculations
without taking the help of transducers for converting the
inputs or outputs to digital electronic form and vice versa.
 The programmer can scale the problem for the dynamic
range of the analogue computer. It provides insight into
the problem and helps understand the errors and their
effects.
Digital Computer

Digital computer is designed to perform calculations and logical


operations at high speed. It accepts the raw data as input in the form
of digits or binary numbers (0 and 1) and processes it with programs
stored in its memory to produce the output. All modern computers like
laptops, desktops including smartphones that we use at home or office
are digital computers.
ADVANTAGES OF Digital Computer

 It allows you to store a large amount of information and to


retrieve it easily whenever you need it.
 You can easily add new features to digital systems more easily.
 Different applications can be used in digital systems just by
changing the program without making any changes in hardware
 The cost of hardware is less due to the advancement in the IC
technology.
 It offers high speed as the data is processed digitally.
 It is highly reliable as it uses error correction codes.
 Reproducibility of results is higher as the output is not affected
by noise, temperature, humidity, and other properties of its
components.
Hybrid Computer
Hybrid computer has features of both analogue and digital computer. It
is fast like an analogue computer and has memory and accuracy
like digital computers.
It can process both continuous and discrete data. It accepts analogue
signals and convert them into digital form before processing.
So, it is widely used in specialized applications where both analogue
and digital data is processed. For example, a processor is used in
petrol pumps that converts the measurements of fuel flow into quantity
and price. Similarly, they are used in airplanes, hospitals, and scientific
applications.
Advantages of Hybrid Computer

 Its computing speed is very high due to the all-


parallel configuration of the analogue subsystem.
 It produces precise and quick results that are
more accurate and useful.
 It has the ability to solve and manage big
equation in real-time.
 It helps in the on-line data processing.

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