What is analog computer?
An analog computer is a type of computer that uses continuous values to model problems. They use the continuous variation of physical quantities like electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities to model the problem being solved.
Analog computers use signal generators and a network of resistors and capacitors. They store information in physical quantities in a continuous format and use measurements to perform computation. Analog computers are suitable for measuring data that they cannot translate into numbers or codes.
Some characteristics of analog computers include:
High power consumption
Less reliable than digital computers
Very low or limited memory and comparatively low speed
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Some characteristics of analog computers include:
High power consumption
Less reliable than digital computers
Very low or limited memory . comparatively low speed
Some examples of analog computers are:
Astrolabe, Oscilloscope, Television, Autopilot, Telephone lines, Speedometer.
Analog computers were first used in the 1950s–1960s. They were once the only way a machine could be controlled, and are still used in cases where digital computers are not the best choice.
