Plotted on a chart, the DC operating point is the intersection of the base current and the DC load line. A DC operating point, also known as quiescent or Q point, refers to the state of the transistor when no input current is applied to the component. There are a few interesting parameters when designing with a BJT transistor, one of them being the DC operating point. A transistor functions as a current switch, where the presence of the base current will activate the collector-emitter(CE) junction for the collector current to pass through. Technically, it’s a combination of two PN junctions or diodes that are brought together in one package. The BJT transistor is perhaps one of the most interesting basic electronic components ever. In other words, understanding DC operating point is a must if you’re working with transistors. Likewise, I took great interest in how BJT transistors operate as they have a very dynamic characteristic. There’s no denying that but at least I have a good idea of how I operate between work and rest. I’ve long been criticized for having an unbalanced lifestyle. The only exception is Sunday, where I’ll spend the entire day glued to Netflix, games or any stay-at-home activities worth doing. For me, I’ll be engulfed with work during the weekdays, without taking any meaningful rest in between. Work-life balance has different meanings for various people.
