U.S. PATENT GRANTED FOR O₂MICRO'S BMS WITH VERTICAL BUS CIRCUIT

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, December 17, 2014. 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 granted a U.S. patent for its Battery Management Systems (BMS) with Vertical Bus Circuits.

A BMS monitors battery modules to ensure safe operation and to maximize capacity and battery cycle life via connection to a host microprocessor. Vertical bus circuits enable the host processor to communicate with the battery management chips in a BMS. This invention, issued 24 claims under U.S. patent number 8,907,625, ensures an efficient BMS with low operating power consumption and system costs.

Bill Densham, strategic marketing director, O₂Micro, commented, "This invention provides protection to battery modules in the battery pack while minimizing part count and system cost."

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 27,716 patent claims granted, and over 28,000 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