Practice Bootstrap Circuit (for High-side Nmos) (6.4.2) - MOSFET Switching Circuits
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Bootstrap Circuit (for High-Side NMOS)

Practice - Bootstrap Circuit (for High-Side NMOS)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main function of a bootstrap circuit?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between gate and source voltage.

Question 2 Easy

Which component helps prevent reverse current in a bootstrap circuit?

💡 Hint: Consider what components ensure charging goes in one direction.

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What is the purpose of the bootstrap circuit in high-side NMOS?

To increase the supply voltage
To maintain gate-source voltage
To reduce switching losses

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship of the V_GS to V_th.

Question 2

Is it true that a bootstrap capacitor is charged when the NMOS is off?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the charging process when the NMOS is not conducting.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a V_CC of 12V and an NMOS with a V_th of 4V, calculate the minimum voltage needed at the gate to turn on the NMOS using a bootstrap circuit.

💡 Hint: Consider where the source voltage can be when activated.

Challenge 2 Hard

Illustrate how adding an additional diode affects the charging of a bootstrap capacitor.

💡 Hint: Think about how diodes interact in series and their forward voltage drop.

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