This document summarizes three logic families: RTL, TTL, and ECL. RTL uses resistors and transistors in a NOR configuration with each input associated with one resistor and transistor. TTL uses transistors in a NAND configuration and features a totem-pole output stage for increased speed and output capability. ECL is a non-saturated logic family that provides OR and NOR functions with each input connected to a transistor base. It features very low propagation delay and operates with negative voltage supplies.
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