Question: A silicon diode, whose current-voltage characteristics are given in Fig. 29-30, is connected in series with a battery and a 960-Ω resistor. What battery voltage

A silicon diode, whose current-voltage characteristics are given in Fig. 29-30, is connected in series with a battery and a 960-Ω resistor. What battery voltage is needed to produce a 14-mA current?
I (mA) 30 20 10 Reverse bias Forward bias 0 0.2 V (volts) -12.0 0.4 0.6 0.8 -1.2 -1.0 -0.8 -0.6 -04 -0.2

I (mA) 30 20 10 Reverse bias Forward bias 0 0.2 V (volts) -12.0 0.4 0.6 0.8 -1.2 -1.0 -0.8 -0.6 -04 -0.2

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