. "It should be noted that other card based implementations besides the PXI card implementation are also contemplated, for example, PCI, Infiniband, or other protocols or platforms may be used to implement a carrier, the PXI card embodiment being but one example. [0224] As FIG. 12A shows, in one embodiment, the PXI card 110B may include a memory 604 coupled to the functional unit where configuration" . . . . .