[image]. CLASSIFICATIONS OF COMPUTER.
By Type. Categorization based on the type of data handled and the processing method used (Digital, Analog, or Hybrid)..
Classification By Type. Digital, Analog, and Hybrid Systems.
Digital computers represent information in a binary form, using only two states: 0 and 1..
Analog computers represent information in a continuous form with no breaks during transmission..
The Best of Both Worlds. Exhibits features of both analog and digital systems. Digital components provide logic/control, while analog components solve complex equations..
Special Purpose. Designed to solve a specific class of problems for which it was manufactured..
Classification By Size. From Supercomputers to Microcomputers.
The most powerful and fastest computers in existence, using massive parallel processing power..
Support hundreds or thousands of simultaneous users, handling massive data throughput..
Minicomputers. Multi-processing systems supporting 4 to 200 users simultaneously. Often used as network or internet servers for small-to-medium organizations..
Commonly known as Personal Computers (PC). They contain a CPU on a single microchip (Microprocessor)..
Category Core Characteristic Typical Users Supercomputer Extreme Speed & Math Power Govt Agencies, Scientists Mainframe Massive Throughput & I/O Large Corporations, Banks Workstation Graphic & Design Power Engineers, Animators Microcomputer General Computing/Mobility Individuals, Offices.
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