Introduction You rely on your oscilloscope every day, so selecting the right one to meet your needs is an important task. Comparing the specs and features of scopes made by different manufacturers can be time-consuming and confusing. The concepts outlined in this article are intended to speed your selection process and help you avoid some common pitfalls. No matter who makes the scopes you are considering, carefully analyzing each one in relation to the ten issues discussed herein will help you evaluate the instruments objectively.