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O2Micro 垂直总线电路电源管理系统获美国专利
时间:2014-12-17 来源:本站

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


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