Which among the following is the fastest switching logic family?
Which among the following is the fastest switching logic family? Correct Answer ECL
Emitter-coupled-logic (ECL):
- Emitter-coupled-logic (ECL) is a BJT logic family that is generally considered the fastest logic available.
- ECL achieves its high-speed operation by employing a relatively small voltage swing and preventing the transistors from entering the saturation region. (Reduces the storage delay time).
- ECL transistor uses differential amplifier configuration as shown:
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Logic Family |
Full Name |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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CMOS |
Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor |
1) Lowest power consumption 2) Used in all microcomputer chips today. 3) Most common logic family. |
Easily damaged by static discharge and voltage spikes. |
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TTL |
Transistor-transistor logic |
1) Earliest developed. 2) Most rugged. 3) Least susceptible to electrical damage. |
Consumes more power than CMOS – not suitable for battery-operated devices. |
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ECL |
Emitter-coupled logic |
Fastest available logic family |
Consumes more power than CMOS. It requires extreme care in the wiring. |