analogue computer

Noun

Meaning

a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

analog computer

Antonyms

digital computer

Hypernyms

computer electronic computer data processor computing machine computing device information processing system

Hyponyms

slide rule slipstick differential analyzer

Examples

In 1912, British engineer Arthur Pollen developed the first electrically powered mechanical analogue computer (called at the time the Argo Clock). Source: Internet

Small, J. S. "The analogue alternative: The electronic analogue computer in Britain and the USA, 1930-1975" Psychology Press, 2001, p. 90 Project Typhoon was an analog computer developed by RCA in 1952. Source: Internet

This device was actually a special-purpose, digitally controlled analogue computer, it was the first electronic music synthesizer in which a large range of sounds could not only be produced and sequenced but also be programmed by the user. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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