Newest MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow System-on-Chip (SoC) Units a New Benchmark for Efficiency, Effectivity, Safety and Versatility in IoT
Accompanying USB Dongle Permits Fast and Strong Wi-Fi HaLow Integration in New and Present Wi-Fi Infrastructure
Morse Micro, the world’s main supplier of Wi-Fi HaLow chips primarily based on the IEEE 802.11ah specification, has introduced the launch of its extremely anticipated second-generation MM8108 System-on-Chip (SoC).
Constructing on the success of the first-generation MM6108 SoC, the MM8108 presents even higher efficiency in all key areas of vary, throughput, and energy effectivity whereas additionally decreasing the fee, effort, and time to convey the following technology of Wi-Fi HaLow enabled merchandise to market.
The MM8108 delivers class-leading knowledge charges of as much as 43.33 Mbps utilizing world-first sub-GHz 256-QAM modulation at an 8 MHz bandwidth, making it preferrred for a variety of purposes in agricultural, mining, industrial, house, and metropolis environments. Its built-in 26dBm energy amplifier (PA) with distinctive energy effectivity, and low-noise amplifier (LNA) guarantee distinctive efficiency and allow world regulatory certification with out the necessity for exterior Floor Acoustic Wave (SAW) filters. The distinctive energy effectivity considerably extends battery life and allows the uptake of solar-powered Wi-Fi HaLow related cameras and IoT gadgets.
“Once again, our engineering team has focused on creating the smallest, fastest and lowest power Wi-Fi HaLow chip in the market. The MM8108 enables powerful and practical solutions for the evolving demands of IoT. With features like host offloading, integrated amplifiers, and industry-leading security, the MM8108 makes developing long-range, low-power IoT applications more simple and cost-effective than ever before,” stated Andrew Terry, co-founder and CTO of Morse Micro.
Key options embody:
World-first 256-QAM (MCS9) operation: Improved spectrum effectivity, minimizing interference in high-density environments and enabling throughputs of as much as 43.33Mbps
USB, SDIO and SPI host integration: Bettering ease of integration and enabling USB AP and STA dongle operation on new and present community infrastructure
Built-in PA with unmatched transmit effectivity: Excessive transmit output energy of 26dBm with solely 325mA present draw from a 3.3V voltage supply
Low energy operation: Optimized for battery-operated purposes with considerably prolonged sleep instances and ultra-low energy consumption in sleep modes
Class-leading Rx and Tx efficiency: Longest attain and quickest Wi-Fi HaLow chip out there, enabling numerous purposes together with AI-enabled IoT gadgets and streaming a number of Extremely Excessive Definition (HD) 4K cameras in real-time over in depth vary
Enhanced safety: Helps next-generation WPA3 with Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE) and GCMP encryption for strong link-layer safety
Scalable design: Compact 5 x 5 mm BGA package deal minimizes printed circuit board (PCB) dimension and price
The MM8108 extends Morse Micro’s lead in providing the highest-quality, highest-performance, and highest-efficiency Wi-Fi HaLow-compliant chip available on the market.
Accelerating Market Development
Complementing the cutting-edge MM8108, Morse Micro can be unveiling the MM8108-RD09 USB dongle reference design, which demonstrates the benefit of upgrading new and present Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E/7 community infrastructure to assist Wi-Fi HaLow. The dongle reference design shall be made obtainable to clients as a completely compliant Wi-Fi HaLow reference design, which can be utilized to construct business USB dongles or to simplify the mixing of the MM8108 silicon in finish merchandise.
Key options embody:
A USB dongle incorporating the newest technology MM8108 Morse Micro chipset
An SMA antenna chosen for optimum efficiency
A sturdy design that may be included as-is into clients’ product designs
Full compliance with the IEEE 802.11ah specs
Prepared for Wi-Fi HaLow certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance
The MM8108-RD09 USB dongle shall be bundled with Raspberry Pi 4B, energy provide and antenna, and made obtainable as a whole Wi-Fi HaLow analysis package (the MM8108-EKH19) concentrating on clients occupied with testing and integrating the MM8108 inside their platforms. This sturdy mixture places the MM8108 on the middle of a ready-to-deploy, compact answer that robustly integrates Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity into present gadgets with distinctive ease and effectivity.
“The MM8108-EKH19 is more than just a Wi-Fi HaLow evaluation platform – it’s an enabler of market transformation,” stated Michael De Nil, co-founder and CEO of Morse Micro. “By simplifying the integration process, we’re making it easier for customers to adopt Wi-Fi HaLow, driving growth and opening doors to new opportunities in IoT and beyond. These solutions position Morse Micro as a leader in a rapidly expanding market, empowering businesses to leverage the full potential of Wi-Fi HaLow for transformative connectivity.”
The MM8108 SoC, MM8108-RD09 and MM8108-EKH19 can be found for sampling and analysis. Please contact your Morse Micro consultant to study extra.
