Some AC/DC and DC/DC applications (motors, transformers, heaters, etc.) can cause high Inrush currents to flow in an electrical system. These currents are needed to produce charging effects and magnetic fields when these devices are initially energized. These high-value currents are a part of the system and must be tolerated for the. . Switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) convert AC and DC supplies into the required regulated DC power to efficiently power devices like personal computers. An Inductor is used in SMPS. . An inductor can be used in a buck regulatorto function as an output current ripple filter and an energy conversion element. The dual functionality of the inductor can save the cost of using separate elements. But the inductor's inductance value must be selected to perform both functions optimally.. . An inductor in an electrical circuit can have undesirable consequences if no safety considerations are implemented. Some common hazards.
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