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The document discusses three types of computers: analog computers, digital computers, and hybrid computers. It provides details on the characteristics and uses of each type. Analog computers represent continuous values but have small memory and slow speed. Digital computers represent data using digits and are faster and more reliable than analog computers. Hybrid computers combine aspects of analog and digital computers to process both discrete and continuous data.

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Types of Computer 1

The document discusses three types of computers: analog computers, digital computers, and hybrid computers. It provides details on the characteristics and uses of each type. Analog computers represent continuous values but have small memory and slow speed. Digital computers represent data using digits and are faster and more reliable than analog computers. Hybrid computers combine aspects of analog and digital computers to process both discrete and continuous data.

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Types of computers
These three types of computers are based on work, applications, and functions:
1. Analog Computer
2. Digital Computer
3. Hybrid Computer

Difference between Analog, Digital & Hybrid


computers
1] Analog Computer
These computer systems are useful in situations where data is accepted via
measuring instruments, which means, there is no need to convert into numbers or
any form of digital attributes. A speedometer is a great example of an analog
computer, and the same can be said for the traditional thermometer.

Note that analog computer systems do not require any storage capabilities because
they associate and measure quantities in a single process. In short, they are
nowhere smart when compared to what we use today, but they do have their
industries.

In the past, an analog computer was primarily used in scientific and industrial
applications, and even after the rise of digital computers. This is because, in the
early days of digital computers, analog systems were still much faster to operate.
However, between the 1950s and 1960s, the analog computer system became
obsolete as they could no longer keep up with the digital wave.

Some characteristics of Analog Computers

 Continuous values
 Small memory
 Slow speed
 Not as reliable
 Results are not accurate
 Difficult to use
2] Digital Computer

When it comes down to representing numerals, letters, and other symbols a digital
computer relies on digits to get the job done. The inputs here are ON and OFF, and
the same goes for outputs.

In a typical case, ON is represented by 1, while off is represented by 0. As it


stands, then, we can conclude that digital computers process data that is based on
the existence or the absence of an electrical charge. In short, this is called binary 1
or binary 0.

For those who might want to process numerical or non-numerical data, a digital
computer is more than capable of performing such tasks. Furthermore, such
systems can perform arithmetic operations with ease, and in most instances, much
faster than the human brain.
The man behind the first electronic digital computer is a man known as John V.
Atanasoff. The device was built between 1939 and 1942, and his assistance was a
German engineer who goes by the name, Clifford E. Berry. Konrad Zuse.

Right now, the most common digital computers are that of calculators and
accounting machines.

Some characteristics of Digital Computers

 Discrete values
 Large memory
 Faster speed
 Very reliable
 Results are 100 percent accurate

3] Hybrid Computer

When you think of a hybrid computer, what comes to mind? It should be a blend of
analog and digital computers. Devices such as these have managed to combine the
best features of analog and digital, making them super important in a number of
areas.

In terms of where hybrid computers are used, well, they are mainly found in
specialized applications that need to process analog and digital information. As
you might guess, then, hybrid computers can process discrete and continuous data.

The entire world today relies heavily on hybrid computers, and this has a lot to do
with their flexibility. A single hybrid computer can be used for various things. The
same cannot be said for analog, but we should not forget of its contribution.
An example of a hybrid computer is the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) found in
hospitals around the world. These devices use analog technology to measure
temperature and blood pressure, and the data is then converted and shown in digital
form on a small screen.

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