Designing and building an oscilloscope is complex and time-consuming, and the finished product must meet stringent quality standards. In addition, the market for oscilloscopes is relatively small, so manufacturers must charge high prices to cover their costs.

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There are two main types of oscilloscopes: analog and digital. Most engineers today use digital oscilloscopes, which fall into five categories: digital storage oscilloscopes, digital phosphor oscilloscopes, mixed signal oscilloscopes, mixed domain oscilloscopes, and digital sampling oscilloscopes.