``I asked Robert about it and he told me that they (Actel) decided to use a hardware solution instead.``

If by chance you assert your statement...

A hardware solution to support a platform as far as Actel is concerned... would be ROM....as of yesterday ...they eliminated it... along with a few other goodies...lol

Actel was not looking for a hardware solution...they removed it all with a software solution within the flash.

doni