O2Micro's Multi-cell Battery Monitoring Invention Receives Patent
February 6, 2013. 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 that it was issued 20 claims under United States patent number 8,253,383 for its Multi-cell Battery Pack Monitoring systems and methods.
This invention provides a current-mode voltage detection circuit and methodology to protect a multi-cell, rechargeable battery pack from over-voltage or under-voltage fault conditions.
Bill Densham, strategic marketing director, O2Micro, remarked "This patented invention protects battery packs using a low power topology to extend battery life for PDAs, notebook computers, power tools, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid EVs (HEVs)."
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.
O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 22,390 patent claims granted, and over 24,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can be found on the company website at www.o2micro.com.
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Scott L. Anderson
Director of Investor Relations, O2Micro
Phone: 408.987.5920. x8888
Email: scott.anderson@o2micro.com
