Classification Of Computer

Classification of computer is based on physical measurements and competencies, such as supercomputers, mainframe computers, mini and microcomputers.

SUPERCOMPUTERS

Supercomputers or other name of the large mainframe . Development limited to only a few hundred units worldwide. This is because the price is very expensive. Supercomputers have complex central processing unit with the ability to very quickly. It also can process billions of instructions per second (BIPS) . It is used exclusively for solved scientific problems of complexity and sophistication, eg Cray I, Cray II, III Cray, and CDC CYBER205.

MAINFRAME COMPUTER

Mainframe computers are first introduced in the 40's is like UNIVAC , IBM 360 , and others. This kind of computer are mostly owned by large organizations and institutions of higher learning. It's also a great size and the ability to process large amounts of data quickly and accurately lot, capable of processing data at high speed and millions of instructions per second (MIPS). It also allows the computer to be shared by hundreds of users at a time.

MINI COMPUTER

Mini Computer also is slower, less storage capacity and cheaper than mainframe computers. Mostly owned by the business department, the department of public / private sector and institutions of higher learning. Computer Mini also uses the concept of multiprogramming and multiprocessing . An example is the HP 3000 , SEQUENT and others.

MICROCOMPUTERS

Microcomputer or personal computer also   has a small size as a desktop or laptop. It was first introduced in the mid-1970s. Microprocessors are the basis for microcomputers. Increasingly widespread use of microcomputers. Supermikro or workstation (workstation) has been introduced. It is the connection between microcomputers and minicomputers are capable of using the concept of multiprogramming and multiprocessing.