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A charge-pump bootstrap circuit is an effective way to produce an isolated power rail for an isolated amplifier in PWM applications. A well-designed boostrap power supply can operate just as effectively as a clean power supply, while saving space and cost.
There are several key factors to consider when designing a bootstrap circuit. It is important to know the current draw of the isolated amplifier, the frequency and duty cycle of the PWM signal, the allowable range for circuit start-up time, and the allowable power supply ripple for the isolated amplifier. All of these specifications can affect the selection of the RC circuit used in the bootstrap circuit. A bootstrap can be simulated easily, making the selection process much simpler since the designer can easily test various RC values under different circuit conditions.