The LTC3890-3 is a high performance dual step-down switching regulator DC/DC controller that drives all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows a phase-lockable frequency of up to 850kHz. Power loss and supply noise are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out-of-phase.The 50μA no-load quiescent current extends operating life in battery-powered systems. OPTI-LOOP®compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. A wide 4V to 60V input supply range encompasses a wide range of intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries.Independent TRACK/SS pins for each controller ramp the output voltages during start-up. Current mode control limits the inductor current during short-circuit conditions. The PLLIN/MODE pin selects among Burst Mode operation, pulse-skipping mode, or continuous conduction mode at light loads.For versions with different and/or additional features, see the LTC3890 family summary, Table 1, in the Pin Functions section of this data sheet.LTC3890LTC3890-1LTC3890-2LTC3890-3Adjustable Current LimitYesNoYesNoCLKOUT/PHASMD forMultiphase OperationYesNoYesNoNumber of PGoodOutputs2121OVP – Bottom GateCrowbarYesYesNoNoCurrent Limit FoldbackYesYesNoNoLight Load Operationwhen Synced to ExternalClockForced ContinuousForced ContinuousPulse SkippingPulse SkippingSENSE Pins CommonMode RangeCommon Mode < 0.5VRequires VFB < 0.65VCommon Mode < 0.5VRequires VFB < 0.65VNot Dependant onVFB. Easy to make anon-synchronousBoost or SEPICNot Dependant onVFB. Easy to make anon-synchronousBoost or SEPICPackage5X5 QFN-32SSOP-285X5 QFN-32SSOP-28ApplicationsAutomotive Always-On SystemsBattery Operated Digital DevicesDistributed DC Power Systems