U.S. Patent Granted for O2Micro's (Nasdaq: OIIM) Driving Circuit Architecture

Tallahassee, FL 1/23/12 (StreetBeat) -- O2Micro(R) International Limited (Nasdaq: OIIM) was issued 20 claims under United States patent number 7,919,936 for its Driving Circuit architecture.

O2Micro's patented architecture drives light sources, such as LCD displays, adjusting the current flowing through each LED string to generate uniform brightness.

"This driving circuit architecture provides high-efficiency operation while maintaining a low cost design for multiple-string LED lighting applications," remarked Dr. Yung Lin, executive vice president, O2Micro.

About O2Micro

Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management and e-commerce components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. Products include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, and Power Management.

O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 18,727 patent claims granted, and over 20,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide.

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