Morse Micro, a provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, and Gateworks Corporation, a supplier of industrial single board computers (SBCs), has announced that they have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity to the toughest industrial environments. Together with Silex Technology, they are launching a high-performance ecosystem that makes secure, low-power and long-range Wi-Fi a reality in smart factories, transportation systems and energy infrastructure.
The new backbone of industrial IoT
Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) serves as a standards-based alternative to LPWAN technologies like LoRa or proprietary mesh systems. It combines range and power efficiency with the bandwidth, IP-native compatibility and scalability required for today’s industrial networks.
Key Features:
Over 1km range: Ideal for large sprawling facilities and remote infrastructure
Ultra-low power consumption: Perfect for battery-powered sensors
Scales: Able to connect to over 8,000 devices per access point
Sub-GHz operation: Penetrates walls, foliage and obstacles
WPA3 security: Ensures safe, enterprise-level communication for critical systems
IP-native networking: Integrates into existing IT infrastructure
Introducing the GW16159 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Card
At the heart of the collaboration is the GW16159, an industrial-grade M.2 Wi-Fi HaLow card designed and manufactured by Gateworks in the USA. This high-performance radio is powered by the Silex SX-SDMAH module, based on Morse Micro’s MM6108 SoC.
Ideal Applications:
Smart Factories: Wireless sensors, automated mobile robotics, machine health monitoring
Smart Transportation: Train safety systems, fleet management, predictive maintenance
Smart Energy: Grid management, solar inverters, wireless EV charging, smart meters
Accelerate Development with the GW11056-1 Wi-Fi HaLow Dev Kit
To accelerate time-to-market, Gateworks released the GW11056 Development Kit, a complete platform for Wi-Fi HaLow evaluation and prototyping. Use this kit for a fast path to real-world testing in industrial automation, remote monitoring, sensor networks, mobile robotics and more.
Kit Contents Include:
GW16159 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Card
VeniceFLEX SBC featuring the NXP iMX 8M Plus CPU
Linux Ubuntu board support package
Antenna, JTAG programmer, adapter cables and power supply
Source: iotglobalnetwork.com
