Key Battery Pack Protection Patent Granted to O2Micro
08 February 2019 - 1:00AM
O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select Market: OIIM),
a global leader in the design, development and marketing of
high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced
the grant of a key Battery Pack Protection patent.
O2Micro was issued 20 claims under United States patent number
8,922,218 for the invention of a set of protection circuits for
Lithium Ion battery cells. The protection circuits must be
operating continuously, from the moment of connection to the cells,
thus these circuits must have very low current drain enabling long
battery life. This invention enables a very low current drain with
continuous safety protection. Bill Densham, strategic
marketing director, O2Micro, commented, "This invention enables a
low cost, very low current drain Lithium Ion cell protection system
enabling product differentiation.”
About O2Micro:
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative
power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial,
Automotive and Communications markets. Products include LED General
Lighting, Backlighting, Battery Management and Power
Management.
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owners.
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uncertainties such as reduced demand for products of electronic
equipment manufacturers which include O2Micro's products due to
adverse economic conditions in general or specifically affecting
O2Micro's markets, technical difficulties and delays in the
developments process, and errors in the products. You are also
referred to the Form F-1 in connection with the company's initial
public offering in August 2000, Form F-3 in connection with the
company's public offering in November 2001, and the annual reports
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update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
O2Micro
Daniel Meyberg
Investor Relations
ir@o2micro.com
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