O[2]Micro Wins Patent for Converter Topology

O[2]Micro^® International Limited

, a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced that it was issued 25 claims under United States patent number 8,324,861 for its Multi-channel Converter with self-diagnosis topology. O[2]Micro's patented multi-channel battery monitor topology includes auto-calibration capability and tracks the number of times fault conditions occur. "This topology ensures safety and reliable operation of the battery in Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid EV (HEV) applications," said Bill Densham, strategic marketing manager, O[2]Micro.