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Continuous Mode is designed for the fastest sample rates in data acquisition systems. In this mode, the system continuously collects data without the need for a specific limit or trigger, allowing it to operate at maximum efficiency. This means that as long as the system is powered and configured to run, it will keep acquiring data as quickly as the hardware and configuration settings allow, leading to high throughput. In contrast, modes such as Finite Mode require the system to acquire a predetermined number of samples, which can introduce delays in data collection as the system must stop and prepare for each batch of data. Software Trigger Mode involves initiating data collection through a software command, which can add latency due to the time taken for the software to execute the command. Similarly, Hardware Trigger Mode relies on an external event to start data acquisition, which can also introduce delays and possibly lower the sampling rate compared to Continuous Mode. Therefore, Continuous Mode enables uninterrupted and rapid data acquisition, making it the ideal choice for situations that demand the fastest sample rates.