Driving the Future of IoT with Long-Range Power and Agility

HSINCHU, Taiwan: Edgecore Networks, a leader in innovative network solutions for enterprises, data centers, and telecommunication service providers today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Morse Micro by selecting its second generation MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC as the core of its next-generation long-range, low-power connectivity solutions. This move underscores Edgecore’s long-term commitment to Wi-Fi HaLow and marks a new chapter in its collaboration with one of the leading innovators in sub-GHz IoT connectivity.

Edgecore was one of the first enterprise networking vendors to adopt Wi-Fi HaLow technology, introducing its first Wi-Fi HaLow-enabled access point, the EAP112, in early 2024. Compact yet versatile, the EAP112 integrates Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi HaLow, 4G LTE, BLE, Zigbee, and Thread. This innovative router is purpose-built for outdoor and challenging environments and is designed to meet the accelerating demands of a wide range of IoT applications.

Over the past year, the EAP112 has received strong interest and evaluation requests from sectors such as smart agriculture, building security, MDUs (multi-dwelling units), hospitality, and manufacturing. As awareness grows around Wi-Fi HaLow’s superior coverage and signal penetration capabilities, Edgecore expects to see rising demand across even more applications - including warehousing and logistics, mining operations, and industrial environments.

To support this momentum, Edgecore has enhanced its ecCLOUD platform to offer centralized remote management for Wi-Fi HaLow-enabled devices, such as cameras, door locks, and sensors. This allows customers to efficiently deploy and maintain smart environments at scale.

To deliver higher-performance Wi-Fi HaLow solutions, Edgecore has partnered with Morse Micro to adopt its flagship MM8108 SoC, which combines industry-leading power efficiency and RF performance with full support for the latest Wi-Fi HaLow features, including:

• IEEE 802.11ah compliance, operating in license-exempt 850–950 MHz sub-1 GHz bands
• Data rates up to 43.33 Mbps (MCS9 @ 8 MHz with 256-QAM)
• Integrated high-efficiency PA, delivering up to 26 dBm (400mW) for long-range transmission
• Ultra-low power operation, ideal for battery-powered IoT devices with extended sleep and fast wake-up cycles
• WPA3 security with SAE and GCMP for robust link-layer protection
• Flexible host interfaces including USB 2.0, SDIO 2.0, and SPI
• Support for STA and AP roles, with SoftMAC or FullMAC options
• Compact 5 × 5 mm BGA package for minimal footprint and modular designs

“Edgecore is fully committed to advancing Wi-Fi HaLow as a cornerstone of intelligent connectivity,” said TengTai Hsu, VP of Edgecore Networks. “Integrating the MM8108 into our portfolio strengthens our roadmap with enhanced performance, energy efficiency, and scalability across IoT applications.”

“Edgecore’s decision to anchor its next-gen IoT solutions to our MM8108 SoC is a powerful validation of Wi-Fi HaLow’s unique value across industrial and enterprise applications,” said Michael De Nil, CEO of Morse Micro. “This partnership validates that Wi-Fi HaLow is ready for mainstream deployment. With Edgecore’s visionary roadmap and Morse Micro’s world-class Wi-Fi HaLow silicon, we’re accelerating the shift to smarter, more connected environments. Together, we’re unlocking a new era of long-range connectivity with the throughput and reliability of today’s data-driven IoT deployments demand.”

As Wi-Fi HaLow gains traction globally, Edgecore remains focused on building a future-ready, multi-protocol architecture that combines Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi HaLow, Matter, BLE, and more—delivering resilient, wide-area IoT connectivity for smart buildings, smart spaces, and beyond.

About Edgecore Networks

Edgecore Networks Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accton Technology Corporation, is a leading provider of open infrastructure solutions. Edgecore Networks delivers comprehensive wired and wireless products and solutions through channel partners and system integrators worldwide, serving AI/ML, cloud data center, service provider, enterprise, and SMB customers.

Edgecore Networks is committed to advancing open infrastructure beyond networking. Edgecore is expanding its portfolio to include open compute solutions, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of modern data centers and service providers.

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About Morse Micro

Morse Micro is the leading Wi-Fi HaLow fabless semiconductor company, revolutionizing IoT connectivity with award-winning technology. Headquartered in Sydney, with global offices in the United States, Taiwan, China, India, Japan and the United Kingdom, Morse Micro is driving the adoption of next-generation long-range, low-power Wi-Fi HaLow solutions. Its cutting-edge MM6108 and newly launched MM8108 silicon deliver the fastest, smallest, lowest-power, and longest-range Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity on the market.

Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow technology is gaining unstoppable momentum globally, enabling connected devices to achieve ten times the range, covering 100 times the area of traditional Wi-Fi networks. This advancement is transforming IoT connectivity across various sectors, including smart homes, industrial automation, and smart cities.

Fonte: Business Wire