Tuesday, October 21, 2008

HYBRID COMPUTERS:

A computer that combines the characteristics of both analog and digital computer is known as hybrid Computer. Example of a hybrid computer system a cement plant where all calculations are made by digital computers and action such as increase in material, or decrease of fuel for temperature is performed by the help of analog computers.
Example 2:
In ICU ( Intensive Care Unit ) of hospital Hybrid Computers are used. Analog quality of these Computer controls the temperature of the room and Digital quality of these Computers informs to doctor about the blood pressure, temperature and physicalstatus of the patient.
Characteristics of Hybrid Computers:
  1. These Computers are reliable and provide accurate result.
  2. These Computers work fast and speedy.
  3. Both analog and digital qualities are present in these Computers.
  4. These Computers are helpful in Hospitals.

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