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EMIS 510:
Introduction to Information
Technology
EMBA
Department of MIS
University of Dhaka

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 Books
1. Introduction
to Computer
Peter Norton
2. Computer Fundamentals
Dr. M Lutfar Rahman
3. Computer Fundamentals
Pradeep K. Sinha

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Course Outline
1. Computer:
Introduction
Characteristics
Use (Specially in Business)
History
Generation

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2. Classification of Computer:
Size & volume of data processing
Micro, mini, mainframe, super
Working principle
Analog, digital, hybrid
Purpose of use
Special purpose, general purpose

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Course Outline
On the basis of Size & Data process
Microcomputer
Minicomputer
Mainframe Computer
Super Computer

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Micro Computer

Smallest among all digital computer.

usually 01 processor.
Uses: Usually in the office & home
Micro computer known a PC, are micro
processor based small desktop, laptop,
notebook, palmtop, PDA system varying with
size, speed, processing capacity.
The brain of computer is processor, a silicon
drip containing millions of CKT to perform
arithmetic and logic operation and to contrast
input output system.

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Micro Computer
Early computers had single processor,
primary & secondary and input output device
with limited processing power, now days micro
computers have wider processing capabilities
with wide rang of input output devices.

In addition to general purpose computations,

micro computers are also used for special
purpose applications in a automobile, airplane,
toys, clerks and also in multi tasking, multi
user networking.

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Mini Computer
High speed, More than 01 I/O is found, With the help
of `TERMINAL` hundreds of people can work
together.

Ex- IBM-S/34, IBM-S/36, PDP-11

Uses- Industry, Quality control, Research

It is larger in size as compared to micro Computers

and has higher memory and storage capacity, speed
and price.

It supports multi processor input output device

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Mini Computer

It perform basic arithmetic and logic functions and

supports some of the programming language used
with large computer.

They are suited for processing tasks that do not

require accent to loge volume of stored data.

Some expensive mini computers are capable of

supporting number of terminals in time shored mode.

They are used in industry, research and in news king.

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Mainframe Computer
A large computer generally consists of modules
mounted on a mainframe. known as mainframe
computer.

As compared to micro and mini computers, it has

greater processing speed, greater storage capacity,
a larger variety of input output devices, support for
a number of high speed storage device, multi
programming and time sharing environment.

It requires high trained staff to run efficiently.

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Mainframe Computer
All types of high level `Peripheral System`
languages & software are used. With the
`TIME SHARING/SLICE` system hundreds of
people work together.
MULTIPROGRAMMING & Large scale input is
operated by highly trained operator.
Ex: CYBER-170, IBM-4300, UNIVAC-1100
Uses: Census, Space research, Large
business & universities, Military, WAN etc

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Super Computer
The most powerful, expensive, with
highest processing speed computer is
super computer.

The astronomical cost of super

computers has limited their
development to only a few hundred
world wide and it is considered a
national wealth.

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Super Computer
High speed calculation, More than thousand
processor works simultaneously, Can handle a large
number of data.

Ex: PARAGON, CRAY X-MP, PARAM, DEEP

BLUE,ETA-02P, SUPER SXII

Uses: Used in Medical science, atomic energy

control, weather & element analysis, gene analysis
and more complex and sophisticated scientific
analysis, Simulation, In the Spaceship

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On the basis of Working principle
Analog
Digital
Hybrid

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Analog
Works by using `continuously varying Analog
signal`,
no memory is found,
shows output directly with the help of
`indicator/plotter/graph/metre`,
only one task can perform at a given period of
time.
Represents physical quantities such as Distance.
Accuracy is less than 0.1%
Ex: Speedometer, Slide roll, Operational
amplifier etc.

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Digital
Made on the basis of Digital signal.
Works on `Binary system`. Mathematical
calculation with 0 & 1 is done for problem
solving.
Requires storage capacity.
Accuracy is high as result is shown with more
places of number after Decimal.
Shows result on the screen. Can access several
tasks at time.
Ex- Desktop, Laptop etc
Uses- Official works, Playing games etc

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Hybrid
Combination of `Analog & Digital` system
of data processing.
In this system data is input by analog
method, then it is processed and shows
result digitally.
Use: Used where both application of Analog
and digital is needed.
Ex: In hospital, Spaceship, Missile etc

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On the basis of Purpose of use
General Purpose
Special Purpose

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General Purpose
Used to execute different types of tasks
using the same hardware.
It is done using `Stored Programme
Concept`.
These are `more versatile` but
`comparatively slow` than the special
purpose computer.
Ex: Desktop, Palmtop, laptop etc
Uses: Home, Office etc

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Special Purpose
Designed for special/specific task execution
As it performs only one major task its
`efficiency` and `speed` is more.
Also known as `Dedicated computer`.
Ex: Autorefractometer
Uses: Traffic signal control, Toll collection
on highway, In the Automobiles etc

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3. Basic Organization of Computer:
Input Unit
Output Unit
Memory Unit
Control Unit
Arithmetic & Logic Unit (ALU)

CPU = ALU + CU

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