O2Micro®
International Limited (NASDAQ:OIIM)
(SEHK:0457), a leading supplier of innovative power management and
security components, was granted 7 claims under United States patent
number 7,425,949 for its LCD Panel Power Supply architecture.
This patented backlight power supply invention provides a low cost power
supply solution for a multiple Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL)
driving topology used in large-size LCD TV applications. It is adapted
for applications requiring long or U-shaped lamps, and can be adapted to
convert a high voltage DC (Direct Current) signal to a high voltage AC
(Alternating Current) signal for off-line applications.
"This invention reduces the backlight module cost by allowing the
designer to utilize low cost transformers for off-line applications,”
said Dr. Yung Lin, executive vice president of O2Micro.
About O2Micro
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and
markets innovative power management, and security components for the
Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. Products
include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, Power Management, and
SmartCardBus®
products.
O2Micro International maintains an extensive
portfolio of intellectual property with 10,001 patent claims granted,
and over 12,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide.
Additional company and product information can be found on the company
website at www.o2micro.com.
O2Micro, the O2Micro
logo, SmartCardBus, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks
of O2Micro. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Statements made in this release that are not historical, including
statements regarding O2Micro's or management's
intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections,
plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause
actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these
statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include risks and 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 on Form 20-F, which identify important risk factors that could
cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
O2Micro
Gary E. Abbott, 408-987-5920 ext.
8888
Director of Investor Relations
gary.abbott@o2micro.com
