Differences between shunt capacitor (C), series inductor (L), chokes input (LC) and π filters.

Following are the difference between shunt capacitor (C), series inductor (L), chokes input (LC) and π filters :

Shunt capacitor (C) filters Series inductor (L) filter Choke input (LC) filter Capacitor input (π type) filter
Only capacitor is used. Only inductor is used. One inductor and one capacitor are used. Two inductors and two capacitors are used.
The load regulation is poor. The load regulation is moderate. The load regulation is good. The load regulation is very good.
The ripple factor is low. The ripple factor is high. The ripple factor is lower. The ripple factor is lowest.
The ripple reduction occurs in load voltage. The ripple reduction occurs in load current. The ripple reduction occurs in load current. The ripple reduction occurs in load voltage.
It is suitable for light loads. It is suitable for heavy loads. It is suitable for light as well as heavy loads. It is suitable for light loads.
The place of filter is across the load. The place of filter is in series with the load. The place of filter is across the load. The place of filter is across the load.
It is used in cell charger, small eliminators etc. It is used in high current DC supply. It is used in DC power supplies. It is used in DC power supplies.

 

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