An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory unit, that can accept

data (input), manipulate the data according to specified rules (process), produce information (output) from the processing, and store the results for future use.

ADVANTAGES Speed Storage High Accuracy Versatility Automatic Operation Obedience

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER

ANALOG

DIGITAL

HYBRID

SUPER

MICRO

MAIN FRAME

MINI

HOME

PC

ANALOG

Analog computer measures and answer the questions by the method of HOW MUCH. The input data is not a number infect a physical quantity like tem, pressure, speed, velocity. Signals are continuous of (0 to 10 V) Accuracy 1% Approximately High speed Output is continuous
Digital computer counts and answer the questions by the method of "HOW Many. The input data is represented by a number. These are used for the logical and arithmetic operations. Signals are two level of (0 V or 5 V) Accuracy unlimited low speed sequential as well as parallel processing Output is continuous but obtain when computation is completed The hybrid computers have best features of both analog and digital computers. These computers contain both the digital and analog components. In hybrid computers, the users can process both the continuous (analog) and discrete (digital) data

DIGITAL

HYBRID

MINI

These are also small general purpose system. They are generally more powerful and most useful as compared to micro computer. Mini computer are also known as mid range computer or Child computer. Application :- Departmental systems, Network Servers, work group system. Micro computer are the smallest computer system. There size range from calculator to desktop size. Its CPU is microprocessor. It also known as Grand child Computer. Application : - personal computer, Multi user system, offices. Mainframe computers are those computers that offer faster processing and grater storage area. The word main frame comes from the metal frames. It is also known as Father computer. Application Host computer, Central data base server.

MICRO

MAIN FRAME

SUPER

Super computer are those computer which are designed for scientific job like whether forecasting and artificial intelligence etc. They are fastest and expensive. A super computer contains a number of CPU which operate in parallel to make it faster. It also known as grand father computer.

Application whether forecasting, weapons research and development.

MINI COMPUTER

SUPER COMPUTER

CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO PURPOSE

GENERAL PURPOSE

General purpose computers are designed to solve a large variety of problems. The different programs can be used to solve many problems. Most digital computers are general purpose computers and used in business and commercial data processing .

SPECIAL PURPOSE

The special purpose computers are designed to solve specific problems. The computer program for solving a specific problem is built right into the computer. Most analog computers are special purpose computers. These special purpose computers are widely used in industrial robotics.

ANATOMY OF COMPUTER

HARDWARE

All the physical parts which makes up a computer system called hardware i.e. all the devices or peripherals which performs the data processing operations.

Eg:

1. Input devices 2. Output devices

SOFTWARE

Software consists of programs and routines whose purpose is to make the computer useable for the user. These software normally supplied by computer manufacturers or software manufacturers

Eg:

1. Windows 2. Paint

SOFTWARE TYPES

SOFTWARE

SYSTEM

APPLICATION

Eg: Operating System

Eg: MS Word

Controls operations of computer hardware and Supports application programs problem-solving capabilities System Software

Types of systems software Operating systems Utility programs

Application Software

Helps users solve particular problems. In most cases, application software resides on the computers hard disk. Application software can also be stored on CDs, DVDs, and flash or keychain storage devices
Types of application software Word processor Spreadsheet

Database Management Software

Development Tools

Databases Hardware

Operating System Graphics User Interface Special Applications Games