Understanding Slew Rate Measurements

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

This video provides a brief technical introduction to slew rate, why slew rate is important for switching mode power supplies, and how slew rate is measured using an oscilloscope.

Understanding Switching Mode Power Supplies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS5vd3LomWg
Understanding Switching Loss Measurements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFQ8-6sb3Jg


Learn more about R&S Power electronics testing: http://rsna.us/6058isVe6 _____

Discover more about R&S Oscilloscopes: http://rsna.us/6059isVeB

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Suggested viewing
00:42 About slew rate
01:26 Rise time vs. slew rate
02:37 Slew rate and switching power supplies
03:49 Measuring slew rate
04:47 Summary