Morse Micro Launches High-Power Wi-Fi HaLow Module for North America

Morse Micro has introduced the MM8108-M20, a compact high-power Wi-Fi HaLow module for the North American market. The module helps OEMs, ODMs and development partners bring long-range, low-power IoT products based on sub-GHz Wi-Fi to market faster.

Compact Module Based on the MM8108 SoC

The new MM8108-M20 is built around Morse Micro’s second-generation MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow System on a Chip. The module measures 18.5 mm x 14 mm and is designed for the 902 to 928 MHz frequency band used in the United States and Canada.

It supports channel bandwidths of 1, 2, 4 and 8 MHz. This gives developers the flexibility to balance range, throughput and power consumption depending on the application. Such flexibility is particularly relevant for IoT devices that need reliable connectivity while operating efficiently over long periods.

High-Power Design for Wider Wireless Coverage

The module combines Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi HaLow silicon with an external high-power amplifier. The amplifier delivers up to 28.5 dBm transmit output power. A surface acoustic wave filter, tuned for the North American 902 to 928 MHz band, is also integrated.

This configuration targets applications where conventional Wi-Fi reaches its limits in terms of range or building penetration. Relevant use cases include industrial environments, smart buildings, utility infrastructure, surveillance cameras and access points. For product developers, the integrated module approach can reduce effort in RF design, integration and certification.

Interfaces and Performance Data

The MM8108-M20 supports a maximum single-stream PHY rate of 43.3 Mbps at 8 MHz bandwidth. Host interfaces include USB 2.0 High-Speed, SDIO 2.0 and SPI.

With these specifications, Morse Micro is targeting embedded systems where Wi-Fi HaLow is intended not as an experimental wireless option, but as a production-ready connectivity technology. FCC and IC certification is particularly relevant for product teams planning commercial devices for the US and Canadian markets.

Relevance for Integrators and Device Manufacturers

For OEMs and ODMs, the module is relevant because it combines several integration steps in one compact platform. Instead of developing the SoC integration, power amplifier, filtering and RF layout separately, product teams can work from a more complete module basis.

System integrators and solution providers gain another option for local IoT networks that require longer range than conventional 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi. At the same time, Wi-Fi HaLow remains part of the Wi-Fi technology family. This can be an advantage for IP-based communication, network integration and the use of existing Wi-Fi-related expertise.

Where Wi-Fi HaLow Stands Globally

Wi-Fi HaLow is positioned globally as an IEEE 802.11ah-based wireless technology for IoT applications. It uses sub-GHz frequencies and is designed for longer range, improved building penetration and lower power consumption compared with conventional Wi-Fi.

At the same time, Wi-Fi HaLow is still in a scaling phase in the market. The technology is standardized and commercially available, but broader industrial adoption depends on module availability, certified designs, regional frequency requirements and concrete use cases. With the MM8108-M20, Morse Micro addresses this transition from chip-level performance to easier-to-integrate product platforms.

Availability

The MM8108-M20-US is already available for sampling to certified module partners. Further information is available through the company’s sales team.

For the market, the announcement indicates that Wi-Fi HaLow is moving further from technical evaluation toward concrete product development. In North America in particular, a certified high-power module could help accelerate the development of long-range IoT devices.