the vs. curve of a certain nmos transistor (with ) is the piecewise-linear connection of and plotted above as each of two dotted lines. note that these dotted lines extend these equations into regions in which they are not valid. the transistor is loaded with and . this load line has been plotted using a solid black line. recognize that . in words, the load line will intersect both dashed lines, but the intersection point with the lowest drain current, , is the correct operating point. what is that operating point, ()? comment: alternately, the region in which the operating point of mosfet exercise resides (active vs. ohmic) can often be first determined by locating the graphical intercept points. you can then find an accurate solution by applying the region-specific equation for the piecewise-linear iv characteristic of the mosfet.