hybrid computers

[saleha noor]

I want to have clear concept about hybrid computers , i have serched alot this topic on internet but i am not getting clear idea about this.

can any body guide me

what are hybrid computers??

how they differ from other types of computers??

What is their importance ??

applications??

[Strange]

Hybrid computers combine digital computing and analog computing. I have designed and worked with many different types of computers for more than 40 years and have never come across one. If they are used, I assume they are in very specialised fields.

[saleha noor]

i need data on that can you provide data about them..

i just want to know what they are ???? and what their functionality is??

[Strange]

Sorry, that's all I know.

 

As I say, I have heard of the concept but never encountered or even seen any details of one.

A couple of very old reports:

• http://www.analogmuseum.org/library/simstar_brochure.pdf
• http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/68553/10.1177_003754976600600408.pdf?sequence=2
• http://www.computer.org/csdl/proceedings/afips/1961/5058/00/50580299.pdf

Edited September 1, 2014 by Strange

[fiveworlds]

how they differ from other types of computers??

 

Ages ago an analog computer could solve mathematical equations far faster than a digital computer. This isn't really true anymore. It also has certain advantages an analog-digital computer could be put in a nuclear bomb and it would still run if hit by an emp. You would have an analog countdown timer to detonation ie a set of gears and a digital computer taking a readout of how long you have until the bomb goes boom. They are also used in nuclear reactors and nuclear launch facilities.

Edited September 1, 2014 by fiveworlds

[Endy0816]

Wikipedia has some material:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analog_computer#Analog.E2.80.93digital_hybrid_computers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_computer