O2Micro(R) Receives Patent for LCD Panel Power Supply Architecture
September 28 2005 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
O2Micro(R) International Limited (Nasdaq:OIIM), a leading supplier
of innovative power management, and security components and systems
for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets,
was granted 6 claims under United States patent number 6,936,975
for its LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 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-shape 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, vice
president of O2Micro's Intelligent Lighting business unit. About
O2Micro Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets
innovative power management, and security components and systems
for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets.
Products include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, Power
Management, SmartCardBus(R) and Security products, such as
VPN/Firewall system solutions. O2Micro International maintains an
extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 2,879 patent
claims granted, and over 5,000 more pending. The company maintains
offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can
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developments process, and errors in the products. You are also
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public offering in August 2000, Form F-3 in connection with the
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