O₂MICRO'S CHARGE PUMP SYSTEM ISSUED PATENT

September 22, 2015. O₂Micro^® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select Market: OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, was issued a U.S. patent for its Charge Pump System topology.

This patented system can modify an output to control a NMOSFET switch, reducing switching loss of the system while the switch remains on. This invention was issued under U.S. patent number 9,118,238 with 22 claims.

"In battery powered systems, low current operation is critical. Having a more power efficient NMOSFET driver will extend battery life," said Bill Densham, strategic marketing director, O₂Micro.

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 29,285 patent claims granted, and over 30,000 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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Contact Information:
Scott L. Anderson
Director of Investor Relations, O₂Micro
Phone: 408.987.5920. x8888
Email: scott.anderson@o2micro.com