LTC3892
RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS60V Low IQ, Dual, 2-Phase Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Controller
- Part Models
- 24
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $7.28
Overview
- Wide VIN Range: 4.5V to 60V (65V Abs Max)
- Wide Output Voltage Range: 0.8V ≤ VOUT ≤ 99% • VIN
- Adjustable Gate Drive Level 5V to 10V (OPTI-DRIVE)
- No External Bootstrap Diodes Required
- Low Operating IQ: 29μA (One Channel On)
- Selectable Gate Drive UVLO Thresholds
- Out-of-Phase Operation Reduces Required Input Capacitance and Power Supply Induced Noise
- Phase-Lockable Frequency: 75kHz to 850kHz
- Selectable Continuous, Pulse Skipping or Low Ripple Burst Mode® Operation at Light Loads
- Selectable Current Limit (LTC3892/LTC3892-2)
- Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
- Power Good Output Voltage Monitors (LTC3892/LTC3892-2)
- Low Shutdown IQ: 3.6μA
- Small 32-Lead 5mm × 5mm QFN Package (LTC3892/LTC3892-2) or TSSOP Package (LTC3892-1)
The LTC3892/LTC3892-1/LTC3892-2 is a high performance dual step-down DC/DC switching regulator controller that drives all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. Power loss and noise are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out-of-phase.
The gate drive voltage can be programmed from 5V to 10V to allow the use of logic or standard-level FETs and to maximize efficiency. Internal switches in the top gate drivers eliminate the need for external bootstrap diodes.
A wide 4.5V to 60V input supply range encompasses a wide range of intermediate bus voltages and battery chemistries. Output voltages up to 99% of VIN can be regulated. OPTI-LOOP® compensation allows the transient response and loop stability to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values.
The 29μA no-load quiescent current extends operating run time in battery powered systems.
Applications
- Automotive and Industrial Power Systems
- Distributed DC Power Systems
- High Voltage Battery Operated Systems
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
User Guide 3
Design Note 4
Technical Articles 1
Video 1
Analog Dialogue 2
ADI has always placed the highest emphasis on delivering products that meet the maximum levels of quality and reliability. We achieve this by incorporating quality and reliability checks in every scope of product and process design, and in the manufacturing process as well. "Zero defects" for shipped products is always our goal. View our quality and reliability program and certifications for more information.
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May 18, 2026 - 26_0072 Epoxy Change for Select TSSOP Products |
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| LTC3892IFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
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| LTC3892MPFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Feb 14, 2025 - 25_0017 Bond Wire Change from Gold to Copper |
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| LTC3892EFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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| LTC3892EUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Apr 6, 2022 - 22_0068 Laser Top Mark for ETSSOP and TSSOP Packages Assembled in ADPG [PNG] and UTL |
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| LTC3892EFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Jul 31, 2020 - 20_0245 Notification of Wafer Fab Location Change for 0.6µm BICMOS Process Devices from ADI Milpitas (Hillview) to Vanguard Int. (Taiwan) |
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| LTC3892EFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EUH#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EUH#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EUH-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892EUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPFE-1#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPFE-1#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPUH#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPUH#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPUH-2#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892MPUH-2#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
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Apr 14, 2025 - 25_0017 Bond Wire Change from Gold to Copper |
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| LTC3892HUH#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892HUH#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH#PBF | PRODUCTION | |
| LTC3892IUH#TRPBF | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
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Tools & Simulations
LTspice 4
- LTC3892 Demo Circuit - High Efficiency Dual 3.3V/36V Output Step-Down Converter (7.5-60V to 3.3V @ 5.0A & 36V @ 2.0A)
- LTC3892 Demo Circuit - High Voltage Buck & Inverting (Cuk) Converters (10-20V to +5V@ 10A & -5V @ 5A)
- LTC3892 Demo Circuit - Two-Terminal, Bipolar, Adjustable Power Supply (12-16V to -10V to +10V @ 5A)
- LTC3892-2 Demo Circuit - Automotive SEPIC Converter using Single (Non-Coupled) Inductors (10-18V to 12V @ 3A & 3.3V @ 10A)
Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
- LTC3892
- LTC3892-1
LTpowerCAD 4
- LTC3892 Project - High Efficiency, Dual Output Step-Down Converter (14-55V to 5V @ 8A & 12V @ 5A)
- LTC3892-2 Project - Synchronous PolyPhase Buck Converter (16-55V to 12V @ 30A)
- LTC3892-2 Example Design - 24Vin to 5Vout1 8A 12Vout2 5A max
- LTC3892-1 Example Design - 24Vin to 5Vout 1 8A max 12Vout2 5A max
Design tools for the following parts are available in LTpowerCAD:
- LTC3892
- LTC3892-1
- LTC3892-2
LTspice® is a powerful, fast and free simulation software, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for improving the simulation of analog circuits.
LTpowerCAD® is a power supply design program which selects power stage components, provides detailed power efficiency, shows quick loop Bode plot stability and load transient analysis, and can export to LTspice for simulation.