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How are mainframes and supercomputers different from personal computers and embedded computers?
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mainframe and supercomputer 1.used for high processing 2.work on RISC technology 3.more than one processor used to assemble one computer 4.support synchronus and asyncronu multi processing that is hardware based not software. 5.latest and highest performance processer used and online HDD for bulk of storage Personal Computer 1.used for low end processing like office and home work. 2. support only CISC & RISC technology depend on processor type. 3.low performance hardware used to assemble cheaper PC. Embedded System 1.Embeded used to process specified task for example talking washing machine, auto temprature adjust freege, signal light that count seconds these all are example of embedded system that have its own small embedded processor, memeory and specific small task to do. 2. Embeded systems are cheaper then PC, Mainframe and Super computers..
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What are the fastest most powerful computers and the most expensive a Embedded computers b Supercomputers c Mainframes d Mobiles devices?
B: Supercomputers
How are robots and computers alike?
Robots contain one or more embedded computers.
What are the computer categories?
Computers are available in different shapes, sizes and weights, due to these different shapes and sizes they perform different sorts of jobs from one another. They can also be classified in different ways. All the computers are designed by the qualified computer architectures that design these machines as their requirements.
Which computer was developed first an embedded computer or desktop computer?
The Apollo Guidance Computer, which took us to the moon was an embedded computer long before any desktop computer existed. There were missile guidance computers before that (e.g. Bomark & Minuteman I) that were embedded.
What are the different classifications of computers?
There are several ways to classify computers:1. Construction (By size)Servers - Server usually refers to a computer that is dedicated to provide a service. For example, a computer dedicated to a database may be called a "database server". "File servers" manage a large collection of computer files. "Web servers" process web pages and web applications. Many smaller servers are actually personal computers that have been dedicated to provide services for other computers.Workstations - Workstations are computers that are intended to serve one user and may contain special hardware enhancements not found on a personal computer. Information appliances Information appliances are computers specially designed to perform a specific user-friendly function -such as playing music, photography, or editing text. The term is most commonly applied to mobile devices, though there are also portable and desktop devices of this class.Embedded computers - Embedded computers are computers that are a part of a machine or device. Embedded computers generally execute a program that is stored in non-volatile memory and is only intended to operate a specific machine or device. Embedded computers are very common. Embedded computers are typically required to operate continuously without being reset or rebooted, and once employed in their task the software usually cannot be modified. An automobile may contain a number of embedded computers; however, a washing machine and a DVD player would contain only one. The central processing units (CPUs) used in embedded computers are often sufficient only for the computational requirements of the specific application and may be slower and cheaper than CPUs found in a personal computer.2. UsesGeneral-Purpose Computers - these machines have the capability of dealing with variety of different problems, and are able to act in response to programs created to meet different needs. A general-purpose computer is one that has the ability to store different programs of instruction and thus to perform a variety of operations.Special-Purpose Computers- as to the name implies, is designed to perform one specific tasks. The program of instructions is built into, or permanently stored in the machine. Specialization results in the given task being preformed very quickly and efficiently. Most special purpose computers have the capability of performing just one task. They are frequently referred to us "dedicated," because of their limitations to the specific task at hand.3. CapabilitiesMicrocomputers (personal computers) - Microcomputers are the most common type of computers used by people today, whether in a workplace, at school or on the desk at home. The term "microcomputer" was introduced with the advent of single chip microprocessors. The term "microcomputer" itself is now practically an anachronism.Minicomputers (midrange computers) - A minicomputer (colloquially, mini) is a class of multi-user computers that lies in the middle range of the computing spectrum, in between the smallest multi-user systems (mainframe computers) and the largest single-user systems (microcomputers or personal computers). The contemporary term for this class of system is midrange computer, such as the higher-end SPARC, POWER and Itanium -based systems from Oracle Corporation, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. E.g.- Laboratory computersMainframe computers - The term mainframe computer was created to distinguish the traditional, large, institutional computer intended to service multiple users from the smaller, single user machines. These computers are capable of handling and processing very large amounts of data quickly. Mainframe computers are used in large institutions such as government, banks and large corporations. They are measured in MIPS (million instructions per second) and respond to up to 100s of millions of users at a time.Supercomputer - A supercomputer is focused on performing tasks involving intense numerical calculations such as weather forecasting, fluid dynamics, nuclear simulations, theoretical astrophysics, and complex scientific computations. A supercomputer is a computer that is at the frontline of current processing capacity, particularly speed of calculation. The term supercomputer itself is rather fluid, and the speed of today's supercomputers tends to become typical of tomorrow's ordinary computer. Supercomputer processing speeds are measured in floating point operations per second or FLOPS. An example of a floating point operation is the calculation of mathematical equations in real numbers. In terms of computational capability, memory size and speed, I/O technology, and topological issues such as bandwidth and latency, supercomputers are the most powerful, are very expensive, and not cost-effective just to perform batch or transaction processing. Transaction processing is handled by less powerful computers such as server computers or mainframes.
What are the fastest most powerful computers and the most expensive a Embedded computers b Supercomputers c Mainframes d Mobiles devices?
B: Supercomputers
What are the six basic types of computers?
Six basic categories of computers: - Embedded computers - Mobile devices - Personal computers - Midrange servers - Mainframe computers - Supercomputers
Computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car?
Embedded computers
What are embedded computers also known as?
microcomputers
How are robots and computers alike?
Robots contain one or more embedded computers.
What are the seven categories of computer?
Based on the size and use, computers can be categorized into seven types. They are embedded computers, super computers, main frame computers, servers, game consoles, mobile computers and personal computers.
What types of computers are inside cars or thermostates?
Embedded Computers are in cars, thermostates basically everything.
Embedded computers or what are installed in smart appliances and cars?
micro chips
When embedded invented?
The embedded system was invented in the mid 1980s. However, it was not really used in personalized computers and robots until the mid 90s.
What are components in larger products and are usually small and have limited hardware?
embedded computers
What are components in larger products that are usually small and have limited hardware?
embedded computers
How do you find the area of an embedded circle?
The answer will depend on the shape that the circle is embedded in! There are different formulae for different shapes.
