MM8108-EKH19-01 - Wi-Fi HaLow Eval Kit | Morse Micro | 802.11ah
N.º de pieza: MM8108-EKH19-01 ✓ Activo| Cant. | Precio unitario | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $199 | $199,00 |
| 10 | $189 | $1.890,00 |
| 100 | $179 | $17.900,00 |
| 500 | $169 | $84.500,00 |
| 1.000 | $159 | $159.000,00 |
MM8108-EKH19-01 Descripción general
An evaluation kit (evkit) is a pre-assembled hardware platform that lets engineers test, prototype, and validate a wireless or semiconductor device before committing to a custom PCB design. In the wireless development hierarchy, it sits above the bare SoC and below production hardware, typically including reference schematics, a reference antenna, and companion host hardware.
Key features of the MM8108-EKH19-01 include the MM8108 SoC with integrated radio, PHY, and MAC fully compliant with IEEE 802.11ah; a USB 2.0 network adapter form factor that connects to any Windows computer without custom carrier hardware; transmit power up to 26 dBm through an external SMA antenna; and an included Wi-Fi 6 (GL-MT3000) travel router for demonstrating HaLow-to-Wi-Fi-6 bridging in real network scenarios.
The underlying MM8108 SoC is a single-chip solution incorporating radio, PHY, and MAC functions compliant with the IEEE 802.11ah standard, delivering world-leading power efficiency and class-leading sub-GHz throughput. The kit is built on the RD09 reference design, and Morse Micro publishes the full RD09 Reference Design Package (schematics, layout files, and bill of materials) so customers can build compliant USB dongles or embed Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity directly into their own products.
Typical applications include long-range, low-power IoT connectivity evaluation, smart city and industrial sensor networks, security cameras over sub-GHz links, and mesh networking trials using 802.11s. The kit demonstrates the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of adding Wi-Fi HaLow to an existing or new design using a USB 2.0 interface.
Design consideration: community testing shows the EKH19 USB adapter supports channel bandwidths up to 2 MHz with auto channel selection, so interoperability testing with fixed 1 MHz-channel devices (for example MM6108-based EU 863-870 MHz products) should be planned carefully.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, equivalent-kit options, and practical deployment notes not found in the manufacturer product brief.
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MM8108-EKH19-01 Especificaciones (publicadas por el fabricante)
| Product Type | Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) Evaluation Kit |
| Core SoC | MM8108 (radio, PHY, MAC single-chip) |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow), Wi-Fi 6 router included |
| Frequency Range (HaLow) | 850 MHz to 950 MHz |
| Additional Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Max PHY Rate | 43.3 Mbps (256-QAM, 8 MHz bandwidth) |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 network adapter (USB-A dongle) |
| Antenna Connector | SMA (external Wi-Fi HaLow antenna included) |
| Transmit Power | Up to 26 dBm |
| Included Router | GL-MT3000 Wi-Fi 6 travel router |
| Reference Design | RD09 USB dongle reference design |
| Supported OS | Microsoft Windows (downloadable driver) |
| Channel Bandwidth Support | Up to 2 MHz with auto channel selection |
| Documentation | RD09 Reference Design Package (schematics, layout, BOM) |
| Modulation | 256-QAM |
Interfaces y conectores de MM8108-EKH19-01
MM8108-EKH19-01 expone las siguientes interfaces y conectores según lo publicado por el fabricante: Inalámbrico. El patillaje de la cabecera de expansión, la numeración de pines de los conectores y los límites eléctricos se definen en la documentación del fabricante.
| Inalámbrico | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow), Wi-Fi 6 router included |
Consulte la documentación del fabricante para ver el patillaje completo del conector de expansión y la numeración de pines del conector.
Aplicaciones típicas
MM8108-EKH19-01 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: IoT Connectivity Prototyping, Smart City and Industrial Sensor Networks, Security Camera Backhaul, 802.11s Mesh Networking Trials, USB Dongle Product Development, Smart Home and Building Automation.
IoT Connectivity Prototyping
The MM8108-EKH19-01 is the fastest way to prototype Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity for IoT products because the MM8108 SoC dongle plugs into any Windows PC over USB 2.0 with no carrier board or SDIO integration required. The MM8108 operates in the 850-950 MHz sub-GHz band with PHY rates up to 43.3 Mbps (256-QAM, 8 MHz), and its 26 dBm transmit power through the supplied SMA antenna supports long-range, low-power links typical of sensor and metering deployments. Engineers can validate range, throughput, and power behavior before committing to the RD09 reference design in production hardware, significantly reducing design risk and schedule.
Recomendado
Smart City and Industrial Sensor Networks
Sub-GHz 802.11ah propagation makes the MM8108-EKH19-01 well suited to evaluating smart-city and industrial sensor networks where access points must cover large areas with many battery-powered nodes. The MM8108's integrated radio, PHY, and MAC handle the 802.11ah MAC features designed for dense small-payload traffic, while the kit's auto-channel support up to 2 MHz bandwidth lets engineers test regional channel plans in the 850-950 MHz band. Using the kit as a HaLow station on a laptop and the GL-MT3000 router as an infrastructure node, teams can measure real-world packet delivery at street-scale distances before scaling the RD09 design into custom gateways and sensor hardware.
Recomendado
Security Camera Backhaul
Wi-Fi HaLow is increasingly used for wire-free security cameras because sub-GHz signals penetrate walls and foliage far better than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The MM8108-EKH19-01 lets camera system designers benchmark achievable video throughput on the HaLow link: the MM8108 delivers up to 43.3 Mbps PHY rate using 256-QAM at 8 MHz bandwidth, enough headroom for compressed camera streams at range. The kit's USB 2.0 dongle connects to a PC running the camera client, while the included GL-MT3000 Wi-Fi 6 router bridges conventional Wi-Fi cameras or NVRs onto the HaLow network. Community throughput testing against earlier-generation kits shows substantial gains, validating the MM8108 generation for video backhaul.
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802.11s Mesh Networking Trials
Morse Micro community deployments use the MM8108-EKH19 to build 802.11s mesh networks over Wi-Fi HaLow, exploiting the sub-GHz band's long range to reduce the number of mesh hops needed across campuses, farms, or industrial sites. Because the dongle presents itself as a standard Linux/Windows network adapter, mesh daemons can run unmodified on the host while the MM8108 handles the 802.11ah radio layer at up to 43.3 Mbps. Engineers should verify regional regulatory channelization (for example EU 863-870 MHz versus US 902-928 MHz) during trials, since bandwidth and channel-selection capabilities differ by SKU configuration, as documented in Morse Micro's community forum and evaluation kit user guide v2.9.
Recomendado
USB Dongle Product Development
The MM8108-EKH19-01 doubles as the hardware reference for commercial Wi-Fi HaLow USB dongles: Morse Micro publishes the RD09 Reference Design Package, derived directly from the EKH19's USB 2.0 network adapter, containing full schematics, layout files, and bill of materials. Product teams can purchase the kit, validate performance (up to 26 dBm transmit power through the SMA antenna, Windows plug-and-play via downloadable driver), and then license the RD09 package to build compliant dongles or embed HaLow into existing products. This kit-to-production path is documented at docs.morsemicro.com and dramatically shortens time-to-market for HaLow accessory products.
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Smart Home and Building Automation
For smart home and building automation evaluation, the MM8108-EKH19-01 demonstrates how Wi-Fi HaLow extends IP connectivity to battery-powered locks, thermostats, and sensors at distances conventional Wi-Fi cannot reach. The MM8108's low-power 802.11ah operation in the 850-950 MHz band, combined with the kit's GL-MT3000 Wi-Fi 6 router acting as a home hub, lets engineers test full-stack scenarios: HaLow sensor to router to cloud over standard IP. Because the dongle works with any Windows PC via the official driver, integrators can survey signal coverage building-wide with just a laptop, mapping where a single HaLow access point can replace multiple 2.4 GHz extenders.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | MM8108-EKH01-01 | Wi-Fi HaLow USB Network Adapter (RD09-based) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | USB-A dongle eval kit (RD09) + router | RPI4 + SDIO HAT kit | USB dongle - same form factor |
| Brand | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro |
| Core SoC | MM8108 (radio/PHY/MAC, 802.11ah) | MM8108 | MM8108 |
| Host Interface | USB 2.0 | SDIO (Raspberry Pi 4) | USB 2.0 |
| Frequency Band | 850-950 MHz (plus 2.4/5 GHz per DigiKey) | 850-950 MHz | 850-950 MHz |
| Included Router | GL-MT3000 Wi-Fi 6 travel router | None (Raspberry Pi 4 included) | None |
Diferenciadores clave
- USB 2.0 plug-and-play on any Windows PC (frente a MM8108-EKH01-01)
- Includes Wi-Fi 6 GL-MT3000 router for full-stack demos (frente a Wi-Fi HaLow USB Network Adapter (RD09-based))
- Higher throughput than previous-generation kits (frente a MM6108-based evaluation hardware)
Notas de diseño
Interoperability with earlier-generation MM6108 devices depends on band configuration. Community testing (April 2026, Morse Micro forum) confirmed the MM8108-EKH19 works with Heltec H7608 and HT-HC33 on 902-928 MHz, but on EU 863-870 MHz models the EKH19 supports up to 2 MHz bandwidth with auto channel selection while MM6108 devices are limited to 1 MHz fixed channels, preventing association. Verify bandwidth and channel-plan compatibility before designing mixed MM8108/MM6108 fleets.
For production designs derived from this kit, use the RD09 Reference Design Package available at docs.morsemicro.com/downloads/design-packages. It includes complete schematics, layout files, and bill of materials for the USB 2.0 dongle based on the MM8108 chipset, ensuring regulatory-compliant RF layout around the SMA antenna feed. Avoid re-routing the RF path from scratch; the proven RD09 layout is the basis of the certified 26 dBm performance.
The USB 2.0 interface limits available power to 500 mA at 5 V (2.5 W) per the USB 2.0 specification, which must cover the MM8108 radio's transmit bursts at up to 26 dBm plus dongle overhead. When evaluating on USB hubs or long extension cables, voltage droop can cause TX power sag or disconnects; test directly on a host port or a powered hub. Production HaLow nodes on battery should budget for the MM8108's documented power-efficiency profile rather than USB-sourced figures.
Información de cumplimiento
Compliance data not present in the provided web data. As an evaluation kit (not a component), AEC-Q100 is not applicable. Consult Morse Micro or distributor documentation for RoHS/REACH declarations.