Why LSTTL (Low-Power Schottky TTL) dissipates less power than 74XX standard TTL Identify the primary design reason that low-power Schottky TTL typically uses less power than standard 74XX TTL.

Introduction / Context:
TTL families evolved into variants optimizing either speed (Schottky, Advanced Schottky) or power (Low-Power Schottky, LSTTL). Understanding which circuit changes reduce static and dynamic currents will help select the right family for a project’s power budget.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• LSTTL aims at reduced power dissipation compared to standard 74XX.
• Schottky diodes prevent deep saturation for speed but do not by themselves ensure low power.
• Resistor networks inside TTL cells set bias and switching currents.

Concept / Approach:
LSTTL reduces internal currents primarily by using higher-value resistors in the transistor-resistor logic networks. This lowers standing current and switching current, at some cost in edge rate and fan-out versus high-speed Schottky versions. The presence of Schottky clamps is about speed (avoiding storage delay), not explicitly about cutting quiescent current relative to standard TTL.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Family comparisons show LSTTL draws lower ICC than standard 74XX due to adjusted internal resistances.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• A: Schottky clamping improves speed; it is not the primary low-power mechanism.
• B: Incorrect—LSTTL is lower power than standard 74XX.
• D: Gate type (NAND) is not the core reason for family-wide power reduction.

Common Pitfalls:
Assuming “Schottky” always means faster and lower power; in reality, speed improvements often increase current unless resistor networks are also optimized.

Final Answer:
A larger value resistor