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Why is an inductor rather than a capacitor used to smooth switch mode regulators

I understand (at least at a high level) how to use both capacitors and inductors to reduce noise but I don't understand the advantages/disadvantages of each approach or why one is chosen over the ...
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How does the inductor current ripple influence a switch-mode power supply?

I am looking into several DC/DC switching controllers. When talking about component selection, many datasheets and application notes say that inductor ripple should be kept around 20-40% of the ...
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Spikes in Inductor Current : Buck Converter

What could be the reason of such spikes in inductor current at each Switch ON-OFF. ?? This spikes are also getting affected in load current. Please help me to reduce / remove this spikes. ( ...
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