@OP
Let us analysis the circuit of Fig-1 of Post#17 to see that the output V0 assumes LL-state when both inputs are at LH-state (3.3V) and the Vcc is connected to 3.3V.
1. Both inputs are at LH-states (3.3V).
2. Calculate base current IB2 for transistor T2.
IB2 = ID - IRb
Calculate ID:
ID = current passing through diodes D1 and D2 = current passing through R =IR
(DA, DB are revere biased; current passing through these diodes are negligible.)
ID = (Vcc - Vp)/R [Vcc = Vp + ID*R]
==> ID = (3.3 - (VD1 + VD2 + VB2))/2k = 0.525 mA
(ID and IB2 are sufficiently large to cause voltage drops across D1, D2, abd BE2 junction to approximately 0.75V.)
Calculate IRb
VB2 = IRb*Rb + (-VBB)
==> IRb = (VB2 - (-VBB))/Rb = (0.75 + 2)/20k =0.14 mA
IB2 = ID - IRb = 0.525 mA - 0.14 mA = 0.385 mA.
Considering hFE = DC gain of T2 (consider C828 transistor) is about 130, the IB2 (0.385 mA) current is sufficent to saturate transistor T2. Thus the output voltage (V0) is ~= 0.2V which corresponds to LL-state. ( VRc = voltage drop across Rc resistor is: 0.385 mA * 130 * 2k ~= 100 V ----> 3.1V.)
