Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What are some of the key differences between a switching power supply and a linear power supply? Why choosing one over the other? In this video, I will explain.

UNI-T UDP6953B 150V/10A 600W Programmable Power Supply Review/Teardown: youtu.be/wopbVG-tMZc
The Bar Has Been Set! UNI-T UDP4303S Four Channel Programmable Linear Power Supply Review/Teardown: youtu.be/5zNuxZ64odU

00:00 Overview, principles of operation
01:33 Weight
02:34 Input voltage range
03:05 Efficiency
09:13 Output voltage range
09:51 Power factor
10:34 Ripple and noise
15:02 Transient response
16:26 Which one to choose?