For standard TTL input thresholds, the maximum voltage guaranteed to be recognized as a logic LOW (V_IL(max)) is asserted to be 2.0 V. Evaluate the correctness of this claim.

Introduction / Context:
Recognizing valid logic levels is crucial for reliable interfacing. TTL has long-established input thresholds that define what voltages are treated as LOW or HIGH. Misstating these thresholds can cause design errors and intermittent faults.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Family: standard TTL operating at 5 V nominal.
• Claim: V_IL(max) = 2.0 V.
• We must compare the claim with standard TTL thresholds.

Concept / Approach:
Standard TTL defines V_IL(max) (maximum recognized LOW) typically as 0.8 V, and V_IH(min) (minimum recognized HIGH) typically as 2.0 V. The noise margin exists between these thresholds. Therefore, 2.0 V is the HIGH threshold, not the LOW maximum.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Recall standard thresholds: V_IL(max) ≈ 0.8 V; V_IH(min) ≈ 2.0 V.Compare with the statement assigning 2.0 V to LOW → mismatch.Conclude the statement is incorrect for TTL.

Verification / Alternative check:
Any 74xx TTL datasheet I/O characteristics table will list V_IL(max) around 0.8 V and V_IH(min) around 2.0 V at 25 °C, 5 V supply.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Correct” contradicts the standard. “Correct only for LS-TTL/3.3 V/CMOS” are distractors; LS-TTL uses essentially the same thresholds, and 3.3 V CMOS has very different, technology-dependent thresholds.

Common Pitfalls:
Swapping V_IL and V_IH; designing interfaces that drive inputs at around 1.5 V, which is undefined and risks metastability.

Final Answer:
Incorrect