Thanks for explaining.

The FUD originated from joerg_rw posts - he seemed to be damn sure about that. It seems, that we believed it without checking first - mistake, even considering high contribution from joerg, and his expertise level.

If it's indeed protected, that mean great news for everyone with broken USB problem.- recreating connection via battery pads is relatively easy.

/Estel

ps.

If elegant designers include common mode choke, what exactly this part does? And, for purist, can it be easily re-created, when using testpads (for example, bought as one piece, or made from small parts)?