Thanks for the info Opty I'm really not too knowledgeable on these chips, in fact after reading up some on On Spec I'd be inclined to think maybe EDIG might have a bone to pick with Leckrone. EDIGers take note, Leckrone may be going under the radar selling the core flash and the MMP together, what a deal, but I don't know if the Core Flash involves EDIGS patents. It's pretty plain to see it involves the MMP. My thoughts are that as a back-up plan Leckrone bought ON SPEC, when he found out what they had, instead of going after them for license fees. Could be a good reason for all the ndas. Just thinking. RJ