Last updated: October 26, 2026

Application No. 18/649,407

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH INCREASED BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Examiner

CHOU, SHIH TSUN A

Art Unit

2811

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +15.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 489 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOU, SHIH TSUN A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

380 granted / 489 resolved

+9.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

521

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

51.4%

+11.4% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

26.5%

-13.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 489 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

Oct 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.9%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 489 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.