Morse Microsystems Unveils Highly Anticipated Second-Generation MM8108 System-on-Chip (SoC)

January 9, 2024 - Las Vegas, USA and Beijing, China — CES 2025 — Morse

Microsystems, a global leader in IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow chips, announced the launch of its much-anticipated second-generation MM8108 System-on-Chip (SoC). Building on the success of the first-generation MM6108 SoC, the MM8108 offers significant breakthroughs in key metrics such as range, data throughput, and power efficiency, while significantly reducing the cost, effort, and time required to bring next-gen Wi-Fi HaLow products to market.

Key Features of the MM8108 SoC

The MM8108 uses a world-first sub-GHz 256-QAM modulation technology to achieve an impressive 43.33 Mbps data rate at 8 MHz bandwidth, making it an ideal choice for applications in agriculture, mining, industrial, home, and urban environments. The integrated 26dBm power amplifier (PA) ensures exceptional power efficiency, and the low-noise amplifier (LNA) guarantees outstanding performance. Additionally, it operates without the need for an external surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter, which allows for seamless global regulatory certification. The ultra-efficient power consumption greatly extends battery life, enabling solar-powered Wi-Fi HaLow cameras and IoT devices to operate effectively.

Innovation and Market Leadership by Morse Microsystems

Morse Microsystems co-founder and CTO Andrew Terry said, "Our engineering team has once again delivered the smallest, fastest, and most power-efficient Wi-Fi HaLow chip on the market. The MM8108 provides a powerful and practical solution for the ever-evolving IoT needs, making long-range, low-power IoT application development simpler and more cost-effective."

The MM8108 features a compact 5x5 mm BGA package that minimizes PCB size and cost, making integration more accessible and cost-effective.

MM8108-RD09 USB Gateway and Evaluation Kit

To accelerate market adoption, Morse Microsystems has also introduced the MM8108-RD09 USB Gateway reference design. This design showcases how to upgrade existing Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E/7 network infrastructure to support Wi-Fi HaLow. The gateway reference design offers a complete, Wi-Fi HaLow-compatible solution for customers, enabling them to easily build commercial USB gateways or simplify the process of integrating the MM8108 chip into end products.

The MM8108-RD09 USB Gateway offers the following features:

• USB gateway with the latest MM8108 chip set;

• SMA antenna for optimal performance;

• Robust design for easy integration into customers' products;

• Fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11ah standard;

• Certified for Wi-Fi HaLow by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

The USB gateway comes with a Raspberry Pi 4B, power supply, and antennas, as part of the MM8108-EKH19 Evaluation Kit, enabling customers to test and integrate the MM8108 into their platforms.

MM8108-EKH19 Evaluation Platform’s Potential

Morse Microsystems co-founder and CEO Michael De Nil stated, "The MM8108-EKH19 is not just a Wi-Fi HaLow evaluation platform; it is a catalyst for market transformation. By simplifying the integration process, we make it easier for customers to adopt Wi-Fi HaLow, opening up new opportunities for IoT and beyond."

About Morse Microsystems

Morse Microsystems, based in Sydney, Australia, is a leading Wi-Fi HaLow fabless semiconductor company. The company is pioneering the next generation of wireless IoT connectivity solutions and has already released the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow MM6108 production silicon. Morse Microsystems continues to be a leader in the IoT connectivity space with the fastest, smallest, most power-efficient, and longest-range Wi-Fi HaLow chips available.