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Does it keep the shield effective against EMI/RFI as ground is disconnected?

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iDefender3.0

Yes, ground is disconnected “softly”, that is for RF frequencies the grounds remain connected, but for low frequencies (mains frequency and harmonics as well as 1/8kHz USB packet noise) that…

Does the iDefender3.0 isolate or suppress?

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iDefender3.0

The iDefender breaks ground/earth loops. It does not “isolate” in the way that the iGalvanic does. It will, however, stop noise loops through the USB cables and also noise from…

How does it break a ground?

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iDefender3.0

On self-powered devices: The iDefender 3.0 will break the ground as it will interrupt it whilst the voltage bus is high impedance. If the USB device connected is self-powered (it…

How much current is supplied if no external power?

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iDefender3.0

How much current can the iDefender 3.0 supply when plugged into a USB3.0 port and without an external power supply (?) and max current output without an external power supply?…

USB powered DAC still powered without external power?

iDefender3.0

Question: Using the iDefender 3.0 without external power and connected to a USB-powered DAC it doesn’t disconnect the power as it still works? Answer: It contains a “clapham junction” circuit,…

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Does it keep the shield effective against EMI/RFI as ground is disconnected?

Does the iDefender3.0 isolate or suppress?

How does it break a ground?

How much current is supplied if no external power?

USB powered DAC still powered without external power?

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Does it keep the shield effective against EMI/RFI as ground is disconnected?

Does the iDefender3.0 isolate or suppress?

How does it break a ground?

How much current is supplied if no external power?

USB powered DAC still powered without external power?

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