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In the circuit below left, find value for R that results in VD = 0.7V. Assume k = 1.6mA/V2 and VTH = 0.5V. Another identical MOSFET is added as shown on right. Find the current ID2. Note that ID2 does not depend on the resistor value in the drain of Q2 as long as it is in saturation.

In the circuit below left, find value for R that results in VD = 0.7V. Assume k = 1.6mA/V2 and VTH = 0.5V. Another identical MOSFET is added as shown on right. Find the current ID2. Note that ID2 does not depend on the resistor value in the drain of Q2 as long as it is in saturation.

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In the circuit below left, find value for R that results in VD = 0.7V. Assume k = 1.6mA/V2 and VTH = 0.5V. Another identical MOSFET is added as shown on right. Find the current ID2. Note that ID2 does not depend on the resistor value in the drain of Q2 as long as it is in saturation.

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