Morse Micro develops Wi-Fi HaLow technology, providing robust, secure, and energy-efficient wireless communication solutions operating in the sub-1 GHz band. This technology enables extended range and superior penetration for a wide array of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including smart cities and industrial environments. Their integrated Wi-Fi HaLow System-on-Chip (SoC) simplifies deployment for connecting billions of low-power devices.
Funding
$146M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional Wi-Fi technology struggles to provide long-range, low-power connectivity required by many Internet of Things (IoT) applications, limiting the scalability and reach of these deployments. Existing solutions often fail to support a high density of connected devices, hindering the potential of large-scale IoT networks.
Solution
Morse Micro addresses these challenges with its Wi-Fi HaLow 802.11ah semiconductor chips, offering a long-range, low-power wireless connectivity solution optimized for IoT. Their technology extends the range of Wi-Fi by up to 10x, enabling coverage over distances exceeding 1 kilometer. The chips are designed for energy efficiency, allowing IoT devices to operate for multiple years on a single battery. Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow supports a high density of devices, connecting over 8,000 devices through a single access point. This combination of range, power efficiency, and scalability makes it ideal for diverse IoT applications across smart homes, smart cities, industrial environments, and enterprise settings. The company's solutions overcome the limitations of traditional Wi-Fi, enabling more robust and expansive IoT deployments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers and manufacturers of IoT devices and solutions for smart homes, smart cities, industrial automation, enterprise applications, and infrastructure management.
Features
- Wi-Fi HaLow 802.11ah compliant chipsets, modules, and reference designs
- Operates in the sub-1 GHz license-exempt RF band for superior penetration and extended range
- Ultra-low power consumption for multi-year battery life
- High device density, supporting over 8,000 devices per access point
- WPA3 security for enhanced network protection
- Single-chip solution for compact and integrated designs
- Evaluation kits and USB dongles for seamless integration and testing
- HaLowLink, the world’s first Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi HaLow certified router