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Keysight Technologies What is the difference between an equivalent time sampling oscilloscope and a real-time oscilloscope? Application Note Introduction In the past, deciding between an equivalent time sampling oscilloscope and a real time oscilloscope was a matter of determining your bandwidth requirements; but with today's high performance instruments that distinction isn't as clear. This document will discuss how each type of scope samples the incoming waveform and explain the trigger requirements. A summary detailing the advantages of each scope is provided at the end. 03 | Keysight | What is the difference between an equivalent time sampling oscilloscope and a real-time oscilloscope?