Question: If $v_s(t) = 0.01 \sin \omega t$, calculate $i_d(t)$ by using Modified
Ideal Diode Model ($V_d = 0.7V$) ($n = 1$, $V_T = 25mV$)
Step 1: D.C. Analysis
Small signal sources are removed.
KVL: $V_{R2} = 0.7 + 0.7 = 1.4V$
$I_2 = \frac{V_{R2}}{2} = 0.7mA$
$V_{R1} = 5.0 - V_{R2} = 5.0 - 1.4 = 3.6V$
$I_1 = \frac{V_{R1}}{1} = 3.6mA$
$I_D = I_1 - I_2 = 2.9mA