Think WIoT, Europe's leading platform for Wireless IoT technologies, celebrates a milestone in IoT connectivity with the launch of Morse Micro’s MM8102 Wi-Fi HaLow System-on-Chip (SoC)—a groundbreaking innovation set to transform wireless IoT applications across the European market.
Officially unveiled at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, the MM8102 is the latest advancement in Wi-Fi HaLow—a sub-GHz low-power, long-range wireless standard ideal for smart cities, industrial automation, logistics, and large-scale sensor networks. With full compliance to European wireless regulations and support for 1 MHz and 2 MHz bandwidths, the MM8102 sets a new benchmark for scalable, high-performance, and energy-efficient connectivity.
“With the MM8102, we are setting the stage for a new era of IoT in Europe,” said Michael De Nil, CEO of Morse Micro. “This chip is built for the future – offering robust, long-range, low-power connectivity while ensuring full compliance with European regulations.”
Why It Matters for Europe:
- Designed for EMEA markets with support for EU duty cycles and sub-GHz spectrum compliance
- Up to 8.7 Mbps burst throughput at 2 MHz bandwidth – significantly faster than LoRaWAN
- Ultra-low power design optimized for battery-powered devices and extended sleep modes
- Seamless integration via USB, SDIO, and SPI, supporting WPA3 and advanced encryption
- Compact 5x5 mm BGA package ideal for low-cost, space-constrained IoT deployments
Field-Proven Range: 16km of Real-World Connectivity
In an ambitious test conducted by Morse Micro at Joshua Tree National Park, Wi-Fi HaLow demonstrated real-world video streaming capabilities over distances up to 16 km using standard hardware. Achieving 2 Mbps throughput at 10 miles, the test validated HaLow’s suitability for remote European use cases—such as agriculture, mining, smart metering, and security systems—where long-distance, reliable wireless links are vital.
Implications for Europe’s IoT Landscape
Think WIOT sees this as a pivotal step toward mass deployment of AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) solutions across Europe. With chipsets like the MM8102, developers can now build resilient, secure, and scalable IoT infrastructures for everything from industrial sites to rural agricultural zones—without relying on power-hungry Wi-Fi or proprietary LPWANs.
Combined with AI, the new generation of Wi-Fi HaLow chips enables predictive analytics, remote decision-making, and real-time monitoring on an unprecedented scale—supporting Europe’s digital transformation goals under the EU Green Deal and Digital Decade strategies.
