Digital Computer
A digital computer operates with binary digits (0s and 1s) and processes data in this format. It doesn't deal with physical quantities directly like analog computers do. Instead, it handles numbers, text, and symbols using binary representation. Digital computers are versatile and used for various tasks. They were once large machines but have become more compact and powerful over time.
Digital computers, exemplified by machines like the IBM PC and Apple/Macintosh, are prevalent today despite their higher power consumption. They operate on discrete data represented by binary digits (0s and 1s).
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Analog Computers
Analog computers, in contrast, deal with continuous data such as voltage or current. They are designed for specific tasks, utilizing continuous signals and approximate values. Examples include slide rules and speedometers.
An analog computer works with continuous data, like length or voltage, for specific tasks. It operates on continuous signals and uses approximate values, unlike digital computers. Analog computers were widely used before digital ones became fast enough, and they're still used in hospitals for tasks like measuring kidney stones. They're good at solving complex math problems and represent physical quantities through waves or continuous forms. Examples include slide rules and speedometers.
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