its magic
#i see I_CE=100μA regardless if the base resistor#i wouldnt think its saturating because im V_CE=3.6V>V_CE(sat)=0.7V but that's for I_C=0.5A I_B=0.05A#and im, again, at well below a milliamp, apparently#no curves in the datasheet#and with current gain spec at 60-100, I_E=63mA (load max), but thats uh like 630#so its saturating (pog) despite me expecting linear mode (cringe)#so the magic is good for my application#ig