Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/545,546

DEVICE UNDER TEST, FAULT INJECTION TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FAULT INJECTION TESTING USING AN ON-CHIP FAULT TESTING MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 19, 2023

Examiner

SINGLETARY, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

NXP Semiconductors N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 106 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SINGLETARY, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

88 granted / 106 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

139

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

31.9%

-8.1% vs TC avg

§103

52.2%

+12.2% vs TC avg

§102

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 106 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 19, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 10m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 106 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.