Classification of Computers
Classification of Computers Based on the nature of data handled by a computers are classified into three types 1)Digital Computers 2)Analog Computers 3)Hybrid Computers Digital Computers A digital computer is a computer which can store and process data in the form of 0 and 1(Bit).It is based on the principle of counting.Digital computers are more accurate and faster.Desktop PC is an example of digital computer. Analog Computers An analog computer is a computer that operates on data in the form of continuous physical quantity( Such type of data includes temperature, pressure, speed weight, voltage, depth etc) .It is based on the principle of measurement.Analog computers are used for scientific and engineering purpose.The main characteristic of analog computer is that they are very fast in operations as all calculations are performed in parallel mode. Hybrid Computer A hybrid computer is a combination of both digital and analog computers.They use analog technology...