<In layman's terms, it basically boils down to whether the DC voltage that drives the (on chip) Ring Oscillator originates directly or indirectly, in total or at various moments from a source other then the crystal oscillator located in the external system (circuit).>
You seem to be knowledgeable about what is being argued. Can you tell me why one of our trial exhibits includes the USB 3.0 Specification? Why would that have any bearing on the simple question you posed?
Opty