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Ultra-long range, ultra-low power, and massive capacity.

CUTTING-EDGE Wi-Fi DEVICE PERFORMANCE
Morse Micro’s 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow technology features one of the smallest and lowest-power single-chip solution that incorporates Radio, PHY, and MAC as well as an optional Host Applications Processor, designed in compliance with the sub-1 GHz IEEE 802.11ah standard to power the IoT. It solves the challenges for Wi-Fi in IoT devices, overcoming the fundamental weaknesses of existing wireless technologies offering ultra-low power, longer range, and secure connections at a higher capacity.
IEEE 802.11ah Compliant Radio
Features
- Worldwide unlicensed Sub-1 GHz frequency bands
- Single Chip supporting 850MHz-950MHz
- Channel width options of 1/2/4/8 MHz
- Internal PA with option to use external PA/LNA/FEM
- Superior Linearity
- High selectivity
- Low Out-of-band Transmitter noise
Benefits
- Longer distance, over 1km
- Lower energy required
- Better penetration through material
- Wider selection of data rates vs. other IoT
- No monthly fees or service provider account required
- Superior blocker performance
- Easy co-existence with different radios, e.g. LTE
IEEE 802.11ah Compliant PHY
Features
- 802.11ah OFDM PHY
- BPSK, QPSK and higher QAM Modulations
- Automatic Frequency & Gain control
- Robust Error Correction Encoding
- Supports 1 MHz duplicate mode
Benefits
- Highest energy efficiency
- Adjusts to optimal rates for RF conditions
- Supports longest range and lowest power operation modes
- Better resilience to interference
IEEE 802.11ah Compliant MAC
Features
- Support for Stations (STA) and Access point (AP) Applications
- Power-Saving Sleep Modes (TWT, RAW, Non-TIM)
- Support for up to 8,191 Stations per AP
- BSS Extended Max Idle
- Hierarchical TIM and Traditional TIM Mode support
Benefits
- Ultra-Low Power solutions using batteries
- Very dense IoT networks
- Star-oriented architecture (no need for mesh)
- Reduced cost of network infrastructure
- Better organization of devices by type
Power Management Unit
Features
- Integrated DC/DC Converter
- Wide range of supply voltages
- Support low power schemes
Benefits
- Low Total BOM
- Application design flexibility
- Ultra-Low Power solutions using batteries
IEEE802.11ah Compliant Firmware and Development Kits
Features
- Security: Supports WPA3, OWE Enhanced Open, Easy Connect
- IEEE 802.11ah Standard compliant firmware
- IPv6 ready
- Software Development Kit (MM-SDK): API, Firmware, Drivers
- Multiple Hardware Reference Design kits
Benefits
- Highest levels of Wi-Fi encryption
- Standard AP/Routers
- No need for proprietary hub or gateway
- Supports direct access to cloud services
- Highest Interoperability
- Short time to market
- Fast Over the Air (OTA) Firmware updates
Various Host interfaces with optional Application processor
Features
- Interfaces for common MCU/CPU connections, programming, and debug e.g. SDIO, SPI, GPIO and JTAG
- Support for popular applications:
- Access Point / Router / Set-top Box / Bridge
- Video Processors
- Radio cards
- SOC Sensors
- Independent Host Applications Processor (HAP) option based on a low power 32b RISC-V core
Benefits
- Application design flexibility
- Support wide range of applications
- Low Total RBOM
- Simplified application development
- Simple migration of older platforms to Wi-Fi HaLow
Wireless IOT Technology Comparison
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