Morse Micro Wins 2025 Award for Advancing IoT with Wi-Fi HaLow
Wi-Fi HaLow is no longer the future. It's now. And Morse Micro is leading the charge.
The Australia-based wireless technology company has been awarded the prestigious 2025 IoT Emerging Technology Award by IoThinkTank for redefining wireless infrastructure through its next-generation Wi-Fi HaLow solutions. Central to this recognition is Morse Micro’s MM8108 chip, which continues to push the boundaries of power-efficient, long-range, high-throughput IoT connectivity.
“Morse Micro’s work with Wi-Fi HaLow is category-defining,” said Jordan Hayes, IoThinkTank Awards Coordinator. “They’ve delivered a truly scalable, long-range, low-power wireless solution that meets the evolving demands of modern IoT.”
At the Core: The MM8108 Chip
Launched in January 2025, the MM8108 features a high-efficiency 26 dBm power amplifier with multi-way Doherty architecture and outstanding power performance, achieving just 325 mA at full output. This makes it three times better than comparable solutions on the market. Its performance makes it ideal for a broad range of edge applications, from AI-based cameras and industrial automation to smart agriculture and energy-efficient metering.
As Michael De Nil, CEO at Morse Micro, puts it:
“With the MM8108, we’re transmitting at 26 dBm output power while drawing just 325 mA. That’s better than anything else on the market by 3x.”
A Recognized Shift Toward IoT 2.0
This award marks a key milestone in the growing recognition of Wi-Fi HaLow as the connectivity backbone of IoT 2.0. This new generation of IoT applications requires long-range, secure, low-power wireless infrastructure. The MM8108 meets these needs directly and supports advanced features like WPA3 security, edge computing, and real-time control over large-scale, decentralized networks.
The momentum behind Wi-Fi HaLow and Morse Micro continues to grow:
Matter certification achieved with the EKH05 platform for smart homes and buildings
New partnerships with Heltec, Gateworks, and Vantron to enable industrial IoT at scale
Launch of the MM8102 chip as a European variant of the MM8108
Designed for Scale and Integration
Beyond performance, the MM8108 is engineered for fast deployment. It features:
Full support for OEM integration
A firmware stack for rapid time-to-market
Reference designs for developers and system architects
Whether it's simple sensors or complex edge nodes, the MM8108 is designed to scale across applications and industries.
Building the Future of Wireless IoT
Morse Micro’s mission has always been to connect billions of devices that legacy wireless technologies left behind. By addressing critical challenges in range, power consumption, and network capacity, the company is reshaping how the world connects at the edge.
“We’re proud to be recognized alongside innovators like Castrol*,” Morse Micro stated. “Together, we’re proving that when foundational infrastructure meets intelligent design, the future gets a little closer and a lot more connected.”
* Castrol is best known for its high-performance motor oils used in automotive, industrial, marine, and aerospace sectors and operates extensively in Australia today.
