Computer can be divided into the following types on the basis of their working:
1. Analog Computers
An analog computer does not operate with digital signals. It recognizes data as a continuous measurement of a physical property. Its output is usually displayed on a meter or graphs. Voltage, pressure, speed and temperature are some physical properties that can be measured in this way. Analog computer has low memory and fewer functions. Analog computer is mainly used in the field of engineering and medicine.
2. Digital Computers
A digital computer works with digits. Everything is described in two states i.e. either on or off. The number 1 represents on and represents the off state.The digital computer are very fast. Digital computers are manufactured in a wide variety sizes, speeds and capacities. Digital computers are commonly used in offices and educational institutions. Apple Macintosh and IBm PC are two important digital computers
3. Hybrid Computer
A hybrid computer is a combination of both analog and digital computers. A hybrid computer combines the best characteristics of both the analog and digital computers. It can accept data in analog and digital form. hybrid computer may calculate patient's heart functions, temperature, blood pressure etc.
An analog computer does not operate with digital signals. It recognizes data as a continuous measurement of a physical property. Its output is usually displayed on a meter or graphs. Voltage, pressure, speed and temperature are some physical properties that can be measured in this way. Analog computer has low memory and fewer functions. Analog computer is mainly used in the field of engineering and medicine.
A digital computer works with digits. Everything is described in two states i.e. either on or off. The number 1 represents on and represents the off state.The digital computer are very fast. Digital computers are manufactured in a wide variety sizes, speeds and capacities. Digital computers are commonly used in offices and educational institutions. Apple Macintosh and IBm PC are two important digital computers
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