Ideally, both channels must be set up to be symmetric with respect to components and settings. For example, if a 2-A output is needed, then each channel must be set to 1 A and use relatively close output capacitance, BST capacitance, switching frequency, COMP capacitance, and inductance. This action ensures a balanced thermal approach that evenly distributes the power dissipation, and it ensures that mismatches in the circuits are minimal and do not affect the relative start-up sequence.