Form 6-K O2MICRO INTERNATIONAL For: Jun 22

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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On June 22, 2021, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Exhibit 99.1. Press release dated June 22, 2021

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT 99.1

Patent Granted to O2Micro for “Controller for controlling light source module” for LED and mini-LED applications

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O₂Micro^® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select Market: OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced the patent grant of a Controller for controlling light source module.

O₂Micro was issued 11 claims under U.S. Patent No. 11,032,881 on June 8th, 2021. for the invention of a system controller for controlling light source modules. This breakthrough technology controls multiple arrays of LED light sources in time sequence with a single controller.

"The invention provides a high-performance, cost-effective solution to drive arrays of LEDs in a display system in particular where mini-LEDs are used,” said Dr. Yung Lin, Executive Vice President, O₂Micro. “This technology can affordably allow manufactures to control thousands of local dimming backlit zones in LCD displays such as TV’s, monitors, notebooks and tablets, etc. resulting in a significant increase in backlight control for improved contrast and black levels.”

About O2Micro:

Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial and Automotive markets. Products include Backlighting and Battery Management.

O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of O2Micro. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Information:
Daniel Meyberg
O2Micro Investor Relations
[email protected]

Joe Hassett
Gregory Communications
[email protected]

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