Morse Micro has introduced a range of Wi-Fi HaLow USB network adapters that give computers, laptops, and access points direct connectivity to Wi-Fi HaLow networks. Available in both USB-A and USB-C formats, the adapters give developers and device manufacturers a practical way to evaluate and integrate long-range wireless technology across multiple host platforms.
The adapters are based on Morse Micro’s MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow chipset and follow the company’s existing USB network adapter reference design. The MM8108-EKH19 evaluation kit features the same architecture, giving developers an established hardware platform for Wi-Fi HaLow integration.
The USB adapters are intended not only as connectivity peripherals but also as development tools. By making the reference design available to device manufacturers and developers, Morse Micro provides a starting point for incorporating Wi-Fi HaLow into new products without requiring a complete wireless hardware design from the outset.
The adapters can connect host systems to existing Wi-Fi HaLow networks across different operating systems, extending the technology beyond dedicated embedded devices. This approach can also help expand the Wi-Fi HaLow ecosystem by enabling developers to test long-range connectivity with conventional computing platforms and use the results as a basis for future product designs.
Wi-Fi HaLow is particularly suited to applications where conventional Wi-Fi connectivity is limited by range, building penetration or power constraints. The new USB adapters let you explore these characteristics using standard computers and portable systems.
Potential applications include connecting PCs and laptops across large industrial or commercial properties, as well as providing network access to remote buildings such as garages, sheds, and other outbuildings. The portable USB form factor can also support temporary deployments for field operations, industrial activities, and events that require rapid network connectivity.
Morse Micro is positioning the adapters as an accessible entry point for developers working with Wi-Fi HaLow. The availability of both USB-A and USB-C versions accommodates current and legacy host platforms while providing a compact alternative to dedicated Wi-Fi HaLow development hardware.
The Wi-Fi HaLow USB network adapters are now available, giving developers and device makers an immediately deployable platform to evaluate the technology and develop products around the MM8108 chipset.
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