> Looking at transorbs and zeners (with a series fuse or polyswitch) gives > me the impression that they will not save the logic chips being > toasted. Any ideas? make your own (faster and more accurate) zener from a TL431 and a=20 transistor? (Hurrah, a topic that has something to do with electronics!!!) --=20 Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .