In digital ICs, Schottky transistors are preferred over normal transistors because of their (A) Lower Propagation delay. (B) Higher Propagation delay. (C) Lower Power dissipation. (D) Higher Power dissipation.

In digital ICs, Schottky transistors are preferred over normal transistors because of their
 (A) Lower Propagation delay. (B) Higher Propagation delay.
(C) Lower Power dissipation. (D) Higher Power dissipation.
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Ans: A
Lower propagation delay as shottky transistors reduce the storage time delay by
preventing the transistor from going deep into saturation.
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