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For the shown circuit calculate I and Va

assuming ideal diodes? What are the
status of each diode (ON, or OFF). Check
your assumptions.
Solution:
Assume both diode are ON, replace both
of them with short circuit.
V b = 2V
52
= 1m A
3k
V
2 1
Ia = b =
= mA
6k 6k 3

I = I D1 =

Using Voltage Division:

V a =V b .

3k
= 1V
6k

Using KCL at node b

ID2 = I Ia =

2
mA
3

Check:
ID1 > 0, ID2 > 0
Then our assumption is correct and both
diodes are ON.

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