AICT Assignment
CSC-100: Applications of Information &
Communication Technology
ASSIGNMENT
Topic: Analog Computers & Comparison
With Digital Computers
Submitted by:
Student Name: Farhan Shakeel
Registration Number: 2024-CS-461
Section: B
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Analog Computers:
A computer that performs calcula ons such as division, mul plica on, etc by
using con nuous varia on of physical signals such as electric and mechanical signals to
generate required output is called analogue computer.
Examples:
Oscilloscope: It is used to monitor electronic signals.
Tide Predictors: They use a system of gears and cams to predict the height of a wave.
Speedometer: It is an excellent analogue computer. It consists of freely moving needle
and two wires a ached to a magnet and gear sha respec vely. When the car moves, it
takes input in the form of rota ng cam sha and due to the rota on, the magnet
generates magne c field which than deflects the needle to show us the actual speed.
Seismometer: It uses weights and levers to detect earthquakes and plot a graph due to
the vibra on caused by earthquake which moves the weights and levers.
Necessity of Analog Computers:
At present, we s ll need analogue computers because they are very good at performing
only a certain type of task like solving complex differen al equa ons or measuring
speed, velocity, height, etc.
If we use analogue computers for a par cular task, then they are also very accurate and
perform calcula ons using less energy thus, are more energy efficient.
Also, analogue computers also provide greater security protec on against hacking since
there are no digital signals and can be used in firing systems of destroyers, submarines,
military equipment, etc.
Comparison of Digital & Analog Computers:
Analog Computers Digital Computers
1. It can perform calcula ons in 1. It can perform fast calcula ons
real- me with be er result. due to be er mul -tasking.
2. It can be programmed for a 2. It requires complex
certain task easily. programming to perform tasks.
3. It does not have storage but 4. It contains storage devices like
relies on con nuous input. SSDs, RAM, hard drives, etc.
5. It can be used in vehicle 4. It is widely used i.e. crea ng
simula ons, data centres, so ware’s, documenta on, web-
engineering simula ons, etc. browsing, streaming video’s, etc.
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Diagrams of Analog Computers:
Analog Seismometer Diagram
Oscilloscope Circuit Diagram
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