Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/891,556

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMPENSATING CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR PAD LEAKAGE CURRENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Examiner

TAN, RICHARD

Art Unit

2849

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Nxp B V

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.4% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 912 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allow Rate

722 granted / 912 resolved

+11.2% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

932

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

45.2%

+5.2% vs TC avg

§102

24.4%

-15.6% vs TC avg

§112

24.6%

-15.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 912 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 12, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 912 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.