[TowerTalk] OT: USB ESD protection

[Jim Brown]

On Mon, 12 May 2008 11:55:10 -0400, Neal Campbell wrote:

>Does anyone know of ESD protection for USB/Firewire connected devices?

It is QUITE likely that your problem was caused by MOV "surge 
protectors." These cheapie units (built into power strips and equipment) 
are notorious for causing these failures rather than preventing them. 
See www.surgex.com

73,

Jim Brown K9YC