MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM - Wi-Fi HaLow Eval Kit | Morse Micro
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MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM Présentation
Wi-Fi HaLow is the IEEE 802.11ah sub-1 GHz extension of the Wi-Fi standard, designed for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity where range, penetration, and power efficiency matter more than raw throughput. In the wireless hierarchy, it sits alongside Wi-Fi 6 and LoRa as a low-power WAN technology, but with native IP networking, higher data rates (the MM8108 supports up to 43.33 Mbps), and standard Wi-Fi security. This kit turns a Raspberry Pi 4B into a fully enclosed Wi-Fi HaLow access point, station, and router for testing long-range connectivity.
Key platform features include the MM8108 802.11ah SoC with throughput up to 43.33 Mbps, operation across the 850 MHz to 950 MHz license-exempt sub-GHz spectrum, Linux-based software with out-of-the-box tooling, and a camera module enabling vision-based applications and edge intelligence experiments over HaLow links. The supplied enclosure makes the unit suitable for field trials, not just bench testing.
Technically, the MM8108 is Morse Micro's second-generation Wi-Fi HaLow SoC, improving range and power efficiency over the earlier MM6108 (up to 32.3 Mbps). The Raspberry Pi HAT form factor connects via SDIO, and Morse Micro publishes the MMECH17 Design Package (schematics, PCB layouts, BOM) so engineers can port the HAT circuitry into their own products.
Typical applications include long-range IP camera links, smart city and industrial IoT gateways, agricultural and campus-scale sensor networks, and connected building infrastructure. The camera variant specifically targets video-surveillance-over-HaLow proof of concepts.
Design consideration: HaLow's sub-GHz band trades bandwidth for range; plan antenna placement and channel selection for your regulatory domain (regional sub-GHz rules vary) before field deployment.
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Demander des alternativesMM8108-EKH01-01-CAM Spécifications (publiées par le fabricant)
| Product Type | Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah) Evaluation Kit |
| Core SoC | MM8108 Wi-Fi HaLow transceiver |
| Frequency Range | 850 MHz to 950 MHz |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Maximum Throughput | Up to 43.33 Mbps (MM8108 SoC) |
| Host Platform | Raspberry Pi 4B single-board computer |
| Form Factor | Raspberry Pi HAT with enclosure |
| Host Interface | SDIO |
| Included Accessories | Camera module, enclosure, RPi-HAT with MM8108 |
| Operating System | Linux (out-of-the-box Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity) |
| Kit Roles | Wi-Fi HaLow access point / station / router |
| Camera Capability | Vision-based applications and edge intelligence |
| Reference Design | MMECH17 Design Package (schematic, PCB layout, BOM) |
| Manufacturer | Morse Micro |
| Predecessor SoC | MM6108 (up to 32.3 Mbps) |
Interfaces et connecteurs du MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM
Le MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM expose les interfaces et connecteurs suivants tels que publiés par le fabricant : Sans fil, Interface caméra. Le brochage de l'embase d'extension, la numérotation des broches des connecteurs et les limites électriques sont définis dans la documentation du fabricant.
| Sans fil | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Interface caméra | Vision-based applications and edge intelligence |
Consultez la documentation du fabricant pour le brochage complet du connecteur d'extension et la numérotation des broches du connecteur.
Applications typiques
MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM convient pour 6 applications: Long-Range IP Camera and Video Surveillance, Smart City and Industrial IoT Gateways, Agricultural and Campus-Scale Sensor Networks, Edge Intelligence and AI-at-the-Edge Prototyping, Building Automation and Smart Home Infrastructure, Wireless Product Prototyping with MMECH17 Reference Design.
Long-Range IP Camera and Video Surveillance
The -CAM variant exists specifically to evaluate video over Wi-Fi HaLow. The MM8108's sub-GHz 802.11ah link budget reaches distances conventional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi cannot, while its 43.33 Mbps maximum throughput is sufficient for compressed IP camera streams at the edge. Engineers connect the supplied camera module on the Raspberry Pi 4B, stream H.264 video across the HaLow link, and measure real-world throughput, latency, and range in the intended deployment environment. Because the kit includes an enclosure, it can be mounted for genuine field trials rather than bench-only testing. This de-risks camera-over-HaLow product designs before committing to custom MM8108 hardware based on the MMECH17 reference design.
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Smart City and Industrial IoT Gateways
Wi-Fi HaLow's 850 MHz to 950 MHz operation provides kilometer-scale range and wall penetration suited to smart city and factory-floor infrastructure. The MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM functions as a Linux-based HaLow access point or router, letting engineers connect multiple 802.11ah stations and validate network capacity, roaming, and density behavior with native IP networking rather than proprietary protocols. The Raspberry Pi 4 host provides enough compute to run gateway middleware, MQTT brokers, or edge analytics alongside the MM8108 HAT. Using this kit, system architects can quantify how many sensors and video endpoints a single MM8108 access point supports before sizing production gateway hardware.
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Agricultural and Campus-Scale Sensor Networks
Farms, campuses, and utility sites need connectivity across hundreds of meters to kilometers with years of battery life - exactly the Wi-Fi HaLow design point. The MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM lets network planners stand up a reference access point in the field, then test MM8108-based station nodes across the property to map coverage at 850 MHz to 950 MHz. Because 802.11ah supports native IP and standard Wi-Fi security, sensor data integrates directly with existing cloud backends without protocol gateways. The kit's camera module additionally enables visual monitoring use cases such as gate, livestock, or crop observation over the same long-range link.
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Edge Intelligence and AI-at-the-Edge Prototyping
Morse Micro positions the -CAM kit explicitly for vision-based applications and edge intelligence exploration. The Raspberry Pi 4B can run lightweight ML inference on camera frames locally, while the MM8108 HaLow link transmits only events or metadata upstream - a bandwidth-efficient architecture for battery- and spectrum-constrained sub-GHz networks. Developers can prototype this split between local inference and HaLow backhaul entirely on the supplied hardware, measuring how 802.11ah throughput (up to 43.33 Mbps) and latency affect model update and alert delivery cycles. This validates edge-AI product concepts before porting to custom MM8108 production hardware.
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Building Automation and Smart Home Infrastructure
Wi-Fi HaLow penetrates concrete and masonry far better than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, making it attractive for door locks, thermostats, cameras, and access controllers spread across large buildings. The MM8108-EKH01-01-CAM serves as the reference access point in an office or residential building trial, demonstrating multi-floor coverage on the 850 MHz to 950 MHz band with standard IP devices. Its Linux environment exposes the full 802.11ah configuration space - channel width, power, and security - so building-technology teams can tune parameters to their deployment. Results feed directly into product requirements for MM8108-based commercial devices.
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Wireless Product Prototyping with MMECH17 Reference Design
Beyond evaluation, the kit is a hardware springboard: Morse Micro publishes the MMECH17 Design Package - schematics, PCB layouts, and BOM - for the exact Wi-Fi HaLow Raspberry Pi HAT inside the MM8108-EKH01 kits. Engineers can clone the HAT circuitry into their own Pi-based IoT products, keeping the proven MM8108 RF section and SDIO interface while customizing peripherals. The -CAM kit doubles as the software golden reference: its Linux image and drivers run unchanged on a self-built MMECH17 HAT, so teams can verify their layout electrically and functionally against the vendor-validated design before tape-out.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MM8108-EKH01-01 | MM8108-EKH05-01 | MM8108-EKH19 | MM6108-EKH01 | MM8108-RD09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro |
| Package / Form Factor | RPi 4B + MM8108 HAT + Camera + Enclosure | RPi 4B + MM8108 HAT + Enclosure (no camera) - same platform | Module evaluation kit (no RPi 4B platform) | GL.iNet Beryl AX + MM8108-RD09 | RPi-based (MM6108 SoC) | Reference design (module level) |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) | IEEE 802.11ah - same | IEEE 802.11ah - same | IEEE 802.11ah + 802.11s mesh | IEEE 802.11ah - same | IEEE 802.11ah - same |
| Frequency Range | 850 MHz to 950 MHz | 850 MHz to 950 MHz | 850 MHz to 950 MHz | 850 MHz to 950 MHz | Sub-GHz (per MM6108 spec) | 850 MHz to 950 MHz |
| Max Throughput | Up to 43.33 Mbps (MM8108) | Up to 43.33 Mbps | Up to 43.33 Mbps | Up to 43.33 Mbps | Up to 32.3 Mbps | Up to 43.33 Mbps |
| Camera Module Included | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Host Platform | Raspberry Pi 4B (Linux, SDIO HAT) | Raspberry Pi 4B - same | Standalone module evaluation | GL.iNet Beryl AX router | Raspberry Pi-based | Host-agnostic reference design |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Only kit variant with integrated camera (vs MM8108-EKH01-01)
- Second-generation SoC throughput (vs MM6108-EKH01)
- Complete enclosed field-trial platform (vs MM8108-EKH05-01)
Notes de conception
Wi-Fi HaLow operates in regional sub-GHz license-exempt bands between 850 MHz and 950 MHz, and permitted channels, channel widths, and EIRP limits differ substantially by country. Before any field trial, configure the MM8108's channel plan for your regulatory domain using the Morse Micro Linux tooling; operating on a non-permitted sub-GHz channel can violate spectrum regulations even though the radio hardware supports 850-950 MHz. Verify compliance with local rules before outdoor deployment.
For products derived from this kit, start from the MMECH17 Design Package rather than reverse-engineering the HAT. Morse Micro publishes the schematic, PCB layout, and BOM specifically so engineers can carry the validated MM8108 RF section (antenna matching, power supply filtering, SDIO routing) into custom boards. Keep the antenna feed and matching network identical to the reference design on first silicon spins, and only then optimize for your enclosure - RF changes without a chamber to re-validate are the most common cause of range loss in HaLow products.
The Raspberry Pi 4B host consumes far more power than the MM8108 itself, so bench results from this kit do not reflect the HaLow radio's battery-life potential. The MM8108's power efficiency advantage (improved over the MM6108) is realized in end-node hardware where the SoC runs without a Pi host. Use this kit for range, throughput, and protocol validation, then estimate node power from the MM8108 datasheet figures and the RD09 reference design rather than from kit-level measurements.
Informations de conformité
Compliance data for this development kit was not present in the provided sources. Consult Morse Micro documentation for kit-level environmental compliance.
