Problem I: a) For the circuit shown in Figure 1, both diodes are identical. Find the value of R for which VD2 - VD1 = 40 mV (Hint: iD = IS [ e^(vD/VT) - 1]) b) Given that IS = 10^-14 A, find the values of VD1 and VD2.
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