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hybrid computer

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hybrid computer
A digital computer that accepts analog signals, converts them to digital and processes them in digital form. It is used in process control and robotics.
hybrid computer [′hī·brəd kəm′pyüd·ər]
(computer science)
A computer designed to handle both analog and digital data. Also known as analog-digital computer; hybrid system.


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STAR Standards incorporates a new hybrid computer adaptive approach to greatly reduce the average testing time to 8-20 minutes in reading and 12-25 minutes in math compared to 50-80 minutes for typical benchmark assessments.
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