What Morse Micro does

Morse Micro is an Australian fabless semiconductor company founded in 2016 that designs and sells Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) system-on-chip solutions for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. Its core technology operates in the sub-1 GHz license-exempt band (850-950 MHz), delivering 10× the range, 100× the area coverage, and 1,000× the device capacity of conventional 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, with native IP networking, WPA3 security, and support for up to 8,191 devices per access point. The product portfolio centers on two SoC platforms — the MM6108 with integrated power amplifier for ultra-low-power battery-operated endpoints, and the MM8108 with integrated PA/LNA, USB 2.0 host interface, and up to 43.3 Mbps throughput using 256-QAM modulation — alongside evaluation kits, reference designs, and consumer/developer end products branded HaLowLink 1 ($99) and HaLowLink 2 ($129).

The company monetizes primarily through hardware sales of chips and modules, with revenue also derived from licensing royalties via certified module partners and transactional sales of evaluation kits and end products. Distribution is multi-tier: direct enterprise sales across the US, Japan, Greater China, and Southeast Asia; global authorized distribution through Mouser Electronics and DigiKey; regional Asia-Pacific distributors; an Approved Module Partner Program (AzureWave, Vantron); a broader Module Partner Program (Quectel, Silex, MegaChips, AsiaRF, Acsip, FN-Link); an ODM ecosystem (Accton, Chicony, Primax, Sunmi, Tonly, Viewsec); and a Design Partner Program for production-ready solutions. Customers span industrial IoT, smart city/infrastructure, smart home/consumer, and emerging AMI 2.0 utility metering verticals.

Morse Micro is headquartered in Surry Hills, Sydney, with offices across the US (Irvine, Portola Valley), Taiwan (Taipei), China (Hangzhou, Shenzhen), India (Bangalore), the UK (Cambridge), Japan (Tokyo), and additional Australian sites (Melbourne, Picton). As of mid-2026 it remains a privately held company backed by AU$298M+ in venture funding across Series B and Series C rounds, with MegaChips as lead investor and participation from Australian superannuation funds and the National Reconstruction Fund.

Name

Morse Micro

Legal name

Morse Micro Pty. Ltd.

Website

https://morsemicro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Morse Micro is an Australian fabless semiconductor company that designs Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) SoCs for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity, selling chips, modules, and reference designs to module partners, ODMs, and enterprises across industrial IoT, smart city, smart home, and infrastructure verticals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless IoT semiconductors

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Wireless Connectivity SoCs (Modem/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/GNSS) (HDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD), AMI Communications (RF Mesh, PLC, Cellular/NB-IoT, Private LTE) (EUADAFAD)

Keywords

• Wi-Fi HaLow chips
• IoT connectivity semiconductors
• Long-range wireless SoC
• Sub-1 GHz radio
• Fabless semiconductor chips

Headquarters

HQ city

Surry Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Semiconductor Chips (Wi-Fi HaLow SoCs): Morse Micro generates revenue primarily from selling its proprietary MM6108 and MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow system-on-chip (SoC) products. As a fabless semiconductor company, chips are sold directly to module partners, ODMs, and directly to enterprises for integration into end products. Revenue is driven by volume-based chip sales with pricing per unit depending on configuration and volume.
2. Wi-Fi HaLow Modules (Partner-Manufactured): Revenue is generated through the company's ecosystem of certified module partners (Quectel, Silex, AzureWave, MegaChips, AsiaRF, Vantron, Acsip, FN-Link) who manufacture and sell Wi-Fi HaLow modules based on Morse Micro silicon. Morse Micro benefits through chip volume, ecosystem royalties, and partner program fees.
3. Evaluation Kits, Development Platforms and HaLowLink End Products: Sale of evaluation kits (EKH01, EKH05, EKH19 series), development platforms, and HaLowLink consumer/developer products (HaLowLink 1 at $99, HaLowLink 2 at $129) via Mouser e-commerce and distributors. These products serve as both revenue streams and land-and-expand channels for chip adoption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Morse Micro designs and sells Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) system-on-chip semiconductors, modules, and reference designs that deliver sub-1 GHz long-range, low-power wireless connectivity for IoT devices. Its portfolio spans the first-generation MM8108 SoC (43.3 Mbps, 5×5 mm) and second-generation ultra-low-power MM6108 SoC, supported by evaluation kits and HaLowLink 1 and HaLowLink 2 reference-design end products sold via Mouser and DigiKey. Revenue is generated by selling chips and modules to module partners, ODMs, and enterprise integrators across industrial, smart city, enterprise, and smart home IoT segments.

Product overview

Morse Micro is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) silicon, modules, and reference designs for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. The portfolio centers on two generations of SoC platforms: the MM8108 (first generation) and the MM6108 (second generation, ultra-low power), available as bare silicon, pre-certified modules, and evaluation kits. Supporting these are two reference design platforms — HaLowLink 1 and HaLowLink 2 — which package the SoCs into end-product form factors (IP cameras, access points, gateways, routers) with dual-band HaLow + Wi-Fi 4 capabilities. The company extends market reach through a Module Partner Program (featuring manufacturers such as AzureWave, Vantron, Quectel, Silex, MegaChips, AsiaRF, Acsip, and FN-Link) and a Design Partner Program (including Gateworks and VPI Technology), enabling third parties to build certified HaLow modules and finished products using Morse Micro silicon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HaLowLink: Morse Micro's flagship Wi-Fi HaLow platform product line including HaLowLink 1 and HaLowLink 2, designed for long-range, high-performance wireless IoT connectivity.

Products and services

• MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC First-generation Wi-Fi HaLow SoC operating in sub-1 GHz spectrum (850–950 MHz) with integrated power amplifiers, USB 2.0 High-Speed host interface, 5×5 mm package, up to 43.3 Mbps throughput using 256-QAM, and support for up to 8,191 devices per access point. Designed for IP-based IoT, smart home, access control, and building automation.
• MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Second-generation Wi-Fi HaLow SoC platform with ultra-low power consumption for battery-powered IoT devices. Features integrated power amplifiers, supports 850–950 MHz bands, up to 32.5 Mbps throughput, and enables coin-cell or solar-powered operation.
• MM8108-M20 High-Power Wi-Fi HaLow Module Compact 18.5 mm × 14 mm high-power Wi-Fi HaLow module combining MM8108 SoC with external high-power amplifier delivering up to 28.5 dBm transmit output power. FCC/IC certified for North American band, supports 1–8 MHz bandwidths and 43.3 Mbps max PHY rate.
• MM8108 Evaluation Kit Hardware development kit for evaluating the MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC platform, enabling prototyping and testing of HaLow connectivity in IoT device designs. Available for purchase via Mouser.
• MM6108 Mini-PCIe Evaluation Kit Mini-PCIe form factor evaluation kit for the MM6108 platform, enabling integration testing and development for devices using the mini-PCIe standard.
• HaLowLink 1 Reference Design / Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi HaLow Certified Router First-generation Wi-Fi Certified all-in-one HaLow router/access point/extender. Based on MM6108 module, 21 dBm output, FCC/IC/RCM certifications, EasyMesh support, Ethernet WAN/LAN, USB-C. Sold at $99 via Mouser for US, Canada, and Australia markets.
• HaLowLink 2 Reference Design / Wi-Fi HaLow Router, Access Point and Extender Wi-Fi Certified all-in-one HaLow router, access point, and extender based on the MM8108 chipset with 43 Mbps throughput at extended range, 256-QAM modulation, and EasyMesh support. Globally available in US, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, Japan, Singapore, Korea. Sold at $129 via Mouser.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10× range, 100× area coverage, 1,000× device capacity vs traditional Wi-Fi — demonstrated commercially and through field trials
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and key.

• VPI TechnologycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 June 2026VPI Technology (division of Ludlum Measurements, Inc., founded 1996) joined Morse Micro's Design Partner Program as an official partner, bringing full-stack Wi-Fi HaLow design and manufacturing expertise including product development, testing, certification, and mass production. VPI specializes in smart home automation, cybersecurity, mobile hardware, sensor technology, embedded/RF wireless design, and medical/government programs.
• DigiKeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2026Global distribution partnership announced May 2026. DigiKey distributes Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow products including MM8108 transceiver module (MM8108-MF15457), evaluation boards (MM8108-EKH05-01), USB dongle kit (MM8108-EKH19-01), and development platforms (MM8108-EKH01-01, MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM) to engineers and developers worldwide, expanding global access to Wi-Fi HaLow hardware.
• Gateworks CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Gateworks, a US industrial embedded systems leader, was selected as the first official partner in Morse Micro's Design House Partner Program. Gateworks manufactures the GW16167 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 module and GW11048-7 Development Kit using Morse Micro's MM8108 chipset for industrial IoT, smart transportation, smart energy, and infrastructure applications. Gateworks is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California.
• Quectel Wireless SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 3 March 2026Quectel launched the FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module based on Morse Micro's MM8108 chipset at Mobile World Congress Barcelona. The module operates in sub-1 GHz band, offers ~1 km range, supports up to 8,191 IoT devices per access point, with max PHY rate of 43.3 Mbps. Targets home/industrial automation, smart agriculture, smart cities, and large-area IoT networks.
• AzureWave TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2026AzureWave is a Morse Micro Approved Module Partner with certified production using Morse Micro's MM8108 silicon. AzureWave manufactures the AW-HM581 and AW-HM593 Wi-Fi HaLow modules. AzureWave was among the first partners to complete Morse Micro's Approved Module Partner Program qualification and move toward production.
• VantroncoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2026Vantron is a Morse Micro Approved Module Partner manufacturing certified Wi-Fi HaLow modules (VT-MOB-AH-L, VT-MOB-AH, VT-SOM-AH) using Morse Micro silicon. Vantron was among the first partners to complete the Approved Module Partner Program qualification and move toward production.
• Mambo WiFi & HeliumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2025Mambo WiFi partnered with Helium to deploy Wi-Fi offload hotspots across Brazil using Passpoint authentication, leveraging Mambo WiFi's 40,000 existing access points. Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow technology is referenced in the context of long-range IoT connectivity solutions being deployed in this partnership.
• Puwell Technology Inc.keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Strategic partnership integrating Morse Micro's MM6108 SoC into Puwell's Wi-Fi HaLow-enabled MileFlask Kit, achieving a record-breaking 2-mile (3.2 km) wireless security camera range for agricultural and industrial security applications. Product demonstrated at CES 2026.
• GL.iNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGL.iNet partnered with Morse Micro to co-develop HaLowLink 1 (world's first Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi HaLow Certified router) and HalowLink 2 (Wi-Fi HaLow access point/extender with up to 1 km range, 1,000 IoT devices, 26 dBm output). GL.iNet manufactures and sells HalowLink products globally via Mouser and its own store.
• Silex TechnologykeyTechnology or IntegrationSilex Technology manufactures the SX-SDMAH Wi-Fi HaLow module based on Morse Micro's MM6108 SoC, used in Gateworks' GW16159 industrial M.2 card for harsh environment applications including smart factories, transportation, and energy infrastructure.
• MegaChips (Module Partner)keyTechnology or IntegrationMegaChips manufactures the MRF61_A Wi-Fi HaLow module (44-pin stamp module, 23×14×2.25 mm, 921–927 MHz, TELEC certified for Japan) based on Morse Micro silicon, distributed in the Japanese market.
• AsiaRFkeyTechnology or IntegrationAsiaRF manufactures the AsiaRF MM610X-001 Wi-Fi HaLow module (42-pin stamp module, FCC/IC/NCC/TELEC/CE/RCM certified) based on Morse Micro silicon, enabling globally certified deployments.
• Acsip TechnologykeyTechnology or IntegrationAcsip Technology manufactures the AI6108L Wi-Fi HaLow module (38-pin LGA, 18.5×14×2.15 mm, FCC and TELEC certified) based on Morse Micro silicon.
• FN-Link TechnologykeyTechnology or IntegrationFN-Link Technology manufactures the 4108E-S Wi-Fi HaLow module (44-pin LGA, 13×13×2.1 mm, RoHS and REACH certified) based on Morse Micro silicon.
• Accton, Chicony, Primax, Sunmi, Tonly, Viewsec (ODM Ecosystem)keyTechnology or IntegrationMorse Micro has established an ODM ecosystem with six partners (Accton, Chicony, Primax, Sunmi, Tonly, Viewsec) that integrate Wi-Fi HaLow into end products across smart home, industrial, enterprise, and consumer electronics applications.
• Wi-Fi AlliancecoreOthersMorse Micro is an active member of the Wi-Fi Alliance and contributes to the Wi-Fi HaLow Task Group. The company holds the position of Vice Chairman of the Wi-Fi Alliance HaLow Task Group, contributing to the development of interoperability certification standards for Wi-Fi HaLow products.
• Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA)keyOthersMorse Micro is a member of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and participated in successful real-world Wi-Fi HaLow field trials in Japan in 2026, proving Wi-Fi HaLow readiness for commercial deployment.
• Lotier InternationalkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLotier International partnered with Morse Micro to accelerate Wi-Fi HaLow adoption in Latin America, serving as a regional distribution and GTM partner for the Latin American market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Semtech: Semtech's LoRa technology is the dominant competing LPWAN standard for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. Both companies target industrial IoT, smart city, smart agriculture, and asset tracking use cases with sub-GHz wireless connectivity.
• Silicon Labs: Silicon Labs supplies low-power wireless SoCs for Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi IoT applications. It competes directly in the same IoT connectivity chip market with strong industrial and smart home penetration.
• Nordic Semiconductor: Nordic is a leader in low-power short-range wireless SoCs (BLE, Thread, Matter, Zigbee, Wi-Fi 6) for IoT. It competes with Morse Micro for IoT device design wins, particularly in smart home and industrial segments.
• Espressif Systems: Espressif's ESP32/ESP8266 Wi-Fi+BLE SoCs dominate the developer and hobbyist IoT market and increasingly penetrate consumer and industrial Wi-Fi IoT. It is a direct competitor in low-power Wi-Fi connectivity silicon.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Instruments: TI's SimpleLink portfolio covers Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Zigbee, Matter, and sub-1 GHz wireless connectivity for industrial and consumer IoT. It is a broad incumbent in the connectivity semiconductor market, with significantly greater scale and customer reach than Morse Micro.
• NXP Semiconductors: NXP offers a broad portfolio of Wi-Fi, BLE, Thread, Zigbee, and Matter connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and smart home IoT. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same IoT wireless design wins.
• Renesas Electronics: Renesas (which acquired Dialog Semiconductor) offers Wi-Fi, BLE, and Matter-ready connectivity SoCs for industrial and consumer IoT. It is a broad incumbent with significant MCU-integrated wireless offerings competing for similar design wins.
• Realtek Semiconductor: Realtek is a major Wi-Fi connectivity chip supplier across consumer, PC, and IoT markets. While it has not entered Wi-Fi HaLow, its scale in mainstream Wi-Fi SoCs makes it a relevant adjacent competitor for Wi-Fi IoT.
• onsemi (ON Semiconductor): onsemi acquired Quantenna Communications (a Wi-Fi chip competitor) in 2019, and its connectivity portfolio spans Wi-Fi, BLE, and industrial IoT wireless. Several Morse Micro management alumni came from Quantenna, highlighting direct technology overlap.
• Qorvo: Qorvo is a leading RF and wireless connectivity semiconductor supplier with strengths in Wi-Fi front-end modules, UWB, and IoT connectivity. It is a relevant adjacent incumbent for IoT wireless infrastructure design wins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/morsemicro
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/morse-micro

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors21 records

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