This variable is applicable whenever a function is implemented via a software package that resides in the NE. The value saved in this variable contains the package version as follows: The 4 MS bits represent the major version number The 4 next bits represent the minor version number The remaining 16 LS bits will be used for different 'flavors in a version. Example: 0x02010003 represents package version 02.01 with feature subset #3.