Classification of Computer

—Analog Computer: In analog continuous quantities are used. Computations are carried out with physical quantities such as voltage, length, current, temperature etc.

—i.e. Calculators, & Thermometers etc.

—Digital Computer: The digital computers works upon discontinuous data. They convert the data into digit (Binary Digits 0 & 1) and operations are carried out on these digits as extremely fast rates.

—i.e. Desktop, Laptop PC & Mobiles etc.

—Hybrid Computer : It is a both combinations of Analog & Digital Features.

—i.e. PCO Machine or PCO Printer etc.

vNote: The Digital computer can be classified into four main classes.