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TYPES OF COMPUTER

Types of Computers
• Computers are classified according to:
– Purpose – Whether the computer is general
purpose or special purpose.
– Type of Data Handled – is using analog, digital
data or a combination of both.
– Capacity – the volume of work that the computer
can handle is large or small.
Classification according to purpose

• General Purpose • Special purpose


Designed to handle variety of Designed to handle specific
different problems and to problem or to perform
meet different needs. special task.
Normally weak in speed & Use for specific task like
efficiency as compared to
Satellite tracking,
Special purpose computer.
industrial process, house
Use for applications such as
hold devices.
payroll, accounts, inventory
control, budgeting and sales
analysis.
Classification according to data handled

Analog computer
• Analog computer were commonly used
for scientific & engineering problems,
particularly in chemical industry, electric
power plants, and petroleum refineries.
• These type of computers are rarely use in
current world.
• Example is an electric current meter, Fuel
pump station meters, vehicle speed
meter, etc.
Classification according to data handled

Digital Computers
• Digital computer are specialized in counting, the
digital computer handles values that are in a discrete
(binary 1 or 0).
• Digital computer counts and answer the questions by
the method of “HOW Many”. The input data is
represented by a number. These are used for the
logical and arithmetic operations.
• All commonly used computers are DIGITAL
Classification according to data handled

Hybrid Computer
• The combination and features of analog and
digital computer is called Hybrid computer.
Having both digital & analog features.
• Used in various areas of engineering, space
vehicle simulation and training of astronauts,
passenger flight radar system, also used to
control robots.
Classification according to capacity
Types of computer

computer

Digital Analog Hybrid


computer computer Computer

Micro Main frame Super Mini


Computer Computer Computer Computer

Desktop Workstation Laptops Handheld


Micro Computer
• Micro computer are the smallest computer
system. Their sizes range from calculator to
desktop. Its CPU is a microprocessor. It is also
known as Grand child Computer.
• There are two sub categories in it. One is PC &
other is Workstation which is expensive in
price comparing with PC due to more features.
• Application : - personal computer, Multi user
system, offices.
Portable computers (Mobile computers)
Micro Computer
• Features:
• These computers can transported anywhere.
• Lightweights less power uses
• Subcategory:- Laptop, Palmtops, e.t.c.
Mini Computer
• These are also small general purpose system. They are
generally more powerful and most useful as compared to
micro computer. Mini computer are also known as mid
range computer or Child computer.
• Now the term is not in use, once it was between
mainframe & personal computer category, this category
was defeated by PC or desktop computers because of
reduce price and better performance in speed.
• Mini Computers are now replaced with Servers.
• Application :- web server, Network Servers, Database
server etc.
Servers
• Similar to desktop computers but more
powerful and reliable.
• Using Multiple Processors 2-8 etc., Memory in
GB’s, storage in TB’s
• USE IN:
– Medium Size or Small organizations, Accounts
Servers, email servers, Web servers e.t.c.
Main Frame Computer
Mainframe computers are those computers that
offer faster processing and greater storage area.
It is also known as Father computer.
• Designed for Multiple user interfaces. Different
people can operate these computers at the
same time for complex intensive tasks.
• For Non Stop reliable operation,
• To upgrade these systems you don’t have to
switch off.
Main Frame Computer
• Using Multiple Processors 2-24 etc.,
• Memory in GB’s, storage in TB’s
• Applications
– Host computer, Central data base server.
– Use in Large Business, Airlines, Banks, E-
Commerce Sites, Military, Industrial organizations.
Super Computer
• Super computer are designed for scientific job like
whether forecasting ,artificial intelligence, defense
systems etc. They are fastest and expensive. A super
computer contains a number of CPU which operate
in parallel to make it faster. It also known as grand
father computer.

• Application – whether forecasting, weapons research


and development, nuclear power plants etc.

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