Types of Computer

Analog computer: - An analog computer must be able to accept inputs which vary with respect to time and directly apply these inputs to various devices.

Used for - 

1. Measuring temperature pressure etc.
2. Communication.
3. Broadcast transmission.

Examples - Automobile speedometer, voltmeter etc.

Digital computer: -They represent information discretely and use a binary (two step0 system that represents each piece of information as a series of zeroes and ones.

 Used for –

1. Mathematical calculations.
2. Compare values.
3. Storing the results.

Examples – Digital watch.

Hybrid computer: -These are machines that can work as both analog and digital computers.                    

Examples – STD\PCO0 phone, where one communicate with a person using analog computer and the rate as charges and pulse rate is measured in forms of digit. Measuring heart beat or ECG system in ICU in a hospital.