Evolution of Computer
Evolution of Computer
Evolution of Computer
Classification of Computer
Computer can be classified into two way
(1) On the basis of Work
(2) On the basis of Size
Computer
Work Size
Supercomputer
Analog Digital Hybrid Main frame
Minicomputer
Microcomputer
Analog Computer
Analog computer is used for measuring the physical phenomena's such as velocity,
pressure voltage temperature & mechanical, electrical quantities
Example Thermometer, Speedometer, petrol pump Indicator, Multimeter and Barometer
Digital Computer
This computer perform calculation and logical operations based on the digits or binary
number such as Digital clock. Types of Digital computer
(1) Supercomputer (2) Mainframe (3) Mini (4) Micro
Hybrid Computer
This computer is a combination of Analog and Digital computer. This computer is used
for medical purpose such as ECG and MRI.
Super Computer
Supercomputer is the most powerful computer, biggest, most expensive computer i.e.
used for complex types of application such as for scientific purpose, Research &
development, weather forecasting, launching aircrafts, weapon designing and Nuclear
Energy Research.
India's First supercomputer was PARAM 8000 designed by C-DAC (Centre for
Development of advanced computing)
India's Fastest supercomputer is "Pratyush and Mihir"( Speed 6.8 PFLOPS) at IITM,
Pune (Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is a scientific institution based
in Pune, India)
World's First supercomputer was Atlas.
World's Fastest supercomputer is Summit (Speed 122.3 PFLOPS)by Oak Ridge, US
Mainframe Computer
Mainframe Computer use multiple processor that operated by thousands of users where
many people in large organization need to frequent access the information from one or
more large database. These computer used by Government/Business data processing,
Banks, Railway & large scale computing purpose
Example - IBM z Series, System z9 & z10 servers
Minicomputer
Minicomputer are bigger in size, larger storage capacity, faster speed than
microcomputer. It support multi user computer operate by 4-200 user easily. These
computer used for small business purpose and industry process control.
Example - PDP-8, IBM System/3, HP 3000
Minicomputer
Microcomputer are small size computer for personal use. These computer used in Home,
office, school or public place. It is also called PC (Personal Computer).
Example
o Desktop
o Laptop (Portable Computer)
o Palmtop (Placed on top of over palm)
o PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)For store the basic information such as
address, calendar information, Bluetooth
etc.
o Smartphones etc..
Period Ist IInd IIIrd IVth Vth
(1940- (1956- (1965-1970) (1971-1989) (1990-Present)
1955) 1964)
1 A 2 B 3 A 4 D 5 B 6 A 7 A
8 A 9 A 10 C 11 A 12 C 13 C 14 B
15 C 16 C 17 B 18 A 19 D 20 B 21 D
22 C 23 A 24 D 25 A 26 D 27 C 28 B
29 D 30 B 31 B 32 B 33 E 34 C 35 C
36 B 37 D 38 B 39 C 40 C