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UNIT 3

COMPUTER TYPES AND VARIETIES


HISTORY OF A
COMPUTER

Since the evolution of humans, devices have been used for


calculations for thousands of years. One of the earliest and most well-
known devices was an abacus. Then in 1822, the father of computers,
Charles Babbage began developing what would be the first
mechanical computer. And then in 1833 he actually designed an
Analytical Engine which was a general-purpose computer.
WHAT IS A
COMPUTER?

A computer is defined by Peter Norton

“An electronic device that processes data according to


a predetermined set of
instructions that convert data info information useful to
people. They perform specific tasks based on the
instructions provided by a software or hardware
program”.
WHAT IS A
COMPUTER?

Gary Shelly,

a computer is defined as “An electronic device


operating under the control of
instructions stored in its memory that can accept data,
process the data, produce and store results for future
use”.
COMPUTER

Makes everything Computers can be


easier for you categorized
in many ways: by size and capacity, by
Such progress is seldom abrupt, but
data handling and
rather a steady, progressive, and
operating system capabilities, based
intricate process that occurs over a
on the number of microprocessors,
relatively lengthy period of time.
and based on the number of users. In
this module, we’re going to classify
computers according to the size and
capacity.
Programmable Device
that can automatically perform a sequence of calculations or other
operations on data once programmed for the task.
High Level
Performance
These are usually used on a large-scale
operation like industrial function, space
exploration, weather
forecasting, and nuclear testing.
Data processing
capability
with respect to calculation speed.
Supercomputers are used
for scientific and engineering problems (high-
performance computing)
which crunch numbers and data,

Supercomputers were originally used in


applications related to national security, including
nuclear weapons design and cryptography. Today

SUPER COMPUTER
they are also routinely employed by the
aerospace, petroleum, and automotive industries.

Before cloud computing and the use of digital systems, large


companies use supercomputers because they require a big
amount of computing power.
WHO USES MAINFRAME
COMPUTER?
In banking, finance, health care, insurance, utilities,
government, and a multitude of other public and private
enterprises, the mainframe computer continues to be the
foundation of modern business.

MAINFRAME COMPUTER
are like big centralized machines that
contains a large memory, huge storage space, and multiple high-grade
processors, so it has ultra-processing power compared to standard
computer systems.
MINI COMPUTERS
were introduced in the mid-1960s. It has the most
of the features and capabilities of a large computer but more compact
in size. This is also called a mid-range computer. Minicomputers were
primarily used for process control and performing financial and
administrative tasks, such as word processing and accounting. Some
machines were designed for medical laboratory and teaching aids.
MICROCOMPUTER
has a central processing unit (CPU) as a microprocessor. These are
also known as personal computers (PC). Microcomputers are primarily
used for word processing, managing databases or spreadsheets,
graphics and general office applications.

A microcomputer is a small and relatively inexpensive computer that


has a microprocessor as its central processing unit. It includes memory,
a microprocessor, and minimal input/output circuitry built on a single
printed circuit board.

Micro-computers are classified into workstations – Also known as desktop machines, workstations are
mostly used for intensive graphical applications, personal computers – more affordable and easier to use
than workstations and are self-sufficient computers intended for one user, laptop computers and Mini PCs –
Mini PCs are tiny computers that can fit in the palm of your hand.
EMBEDDED COMPUTER
which is an integral component of most
embedded systems, is a combination of hardware and software that is
designated to perform a highly specific function.

For example, the type of embedded computer in a washing machine


will not be the same as the embedded computer in a Nikon camera.
Because the software in embedded computers is designed to only
execute certain tasks, the computer’s software in one device can be
totally distinct from that of another.

The hardware of an embedded computer is also specially designed to withstand stresses in its intended environment. For
instance, an embedded computer installed under the hood of a car is designed to withstand high temperatures. Embedded
computers are everywhere. They are in phones, microwaves, airplanes, automobiles, and calculators.
THANK YOU!!
ACTIVITY
1. Based on your experiences cite one
technology and its advantage and
disadvantage.

2. Computers perform many jobs that previously were performed by


people. Will computer-based transactions and expanded e-
commerce eventually replace person-to-person contact? From a
customer’s point of view, is this better? Why or why not?

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