MM8108-EKH05-01 - Wi-Fi HaLow IoT Eval Kit | Morse Micro
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MM8108-EKH05-01 Overview
A Wi-Fi HaLow development platform is a hardware-plus-software toolchain that lets engineers prototype long-range, low-power sub-1 GHz wireless links before committing to custom PCBs. Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) operates in sub-1 GHz spectrum, trading raw throughput for roughly ten times the range and far lower power than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, making it a member of the low-power wide-area IoT connectivity family alongside LoRa and 802.15.4-based systems.
Key features of this kit include the MM8108 single-chip 802.11ah SoC with radio, PHY and MAC integrated on one die, PHY rates up to 43.3 Mbps using 256-QAM modulation at 8 MHz bandwidth, and dual wireless stacks (Wi-Fi HaLow plus Bluetooth via the BlueNRG-M2). On-board sensors and expansion headers enable rapid prototyping of end nodes.
According to the Morse Micro product brief, the MM8108-EKH05-01 is a fully integrated Wi-Fi HaLow development platform for a wide range of IoT applications. The board is supported out-of-the-box by the Morse Micro IoT SDK (platform mm-mm8108-ekh05), which uses the STM32U585VIT6Q MCU as the host processor, and a hardware design package with schematics, layout and BOM is available for custom hardware development.
Typical applications include smart home devices, industrial automation systems, long-range low-power sensor networks, and Wi-Fi HaLow client development when paired with a Morse Micro access point. Developers can test long-range, low-power connectivity out of the box.
Design consideration: evaluate the sub-1 GHz regulatory domain of your target market, since the 850-950 MHz operating window must match regional spectrum rules.
This page synthesizes distributor availability data, Morse Micro SDK documentation, and drop-in platform comparisons not found in the manufacturer product brief.
Drop-in alternatives for MM8108-EKH05-01 — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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MM8108-EKH01-01
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MM8108-RD09
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MM6108-EKH05
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MM8108-EKH05-01 Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | Wi-Fi HaLow IoT Evaluation Kit |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Frequency Range | 850 MHz to 950 MHz |
| Transceiver | MM8108 802.11ah SoC (radio, PHY, MAC single-chip) |
| Max PHY Rate | 43.3 Mbps (256-QAM, 8 MHz bandwidth) |
| Host MCU | STM32U585VIT6Q (low-power Arm Cortex-M MCU) |
| Bluetooth SoC | BlueNRG-M2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
| On-board Features | Sensors, programmable interfaces, expansion headers |
| Module | MM8108-MF15457 Wi-Fi HaLow module |
| SDK Platform Support | Morse Micro IoT SDK (mm-mm8108-ekh05) |
| Design Package | MM8108-EKH05 v2 (schematics, layout, BOM) |
| Intended Applications | Smart home, industrial automation, IoT clients |
MM8108-EKH05-01 Interfaces & Connectors
MM8108-EKH05-01 exposes the following interfaces and connectors as published by the manufacturer: Wireless, Bluetooth. Expansion header pinout, connector pin numbering, and electrical limits are defined in the manufacturer documentation.
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) |
| Bluetooth | BlueNRG-M2 (Bluetooth Low Energy) |
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Typical Applications
MM8108-EKH05-01 is suitable for 6 applications: Smart Home Device Prototyping, Industrial Automation and Sensor Networks, Wi-Fi HaLow Access Point and Router Testing, Custom IoT Hardware Development, Low-Power Battery-Operated IoT Clients, Wi-Fi HaLow Firmware and SDK Evaluation.
Smart Home Device Prototyping
The MM8108-EKH05-01 fits smart home development because its Wi-Fi HaLow link at 850-950 MHz penetrates walls and covers whole-home ranges that 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi cannot reach at comparable power, while the on-board BlueNRG-M2 Bluetooth SoC covers short-range commissioning flows that consumers expect. Developers use the STM32U585 host MCU to prototype sensor nodes, door locks, and appliance controllers, and the expansion headers to attach product-specific peripherals. The dual-radio architecture lets a single prototype validate both the long-range data path (up to 43.3 Mbps at 8 MHz) and the BLE provisioning path before PCB commitment.
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Industrial Automation and Sensor Networks
For factory-floor and industrial automation systems, the MM8108-EKH05-01 provides long-range, low-power 802.11ah connectivity in the 850-950 MHz band, which tolerates metallic obstruction and distance far better than 2.4 GHz links. The Morse Micro product brief explicitly targets industrial automation among its IoT applications. Engineers prototype machine-monitoring nodes using the kit's on-board sensors, then scale using the MM8108-EKH05 v2 design package (schematics, layout, BOM) to build production hardware on the validated reference layout. The MM8108 SoC's single-chip radio/PHY/MAC integration reduces bill-of-materials complexity for cost-sensitive industrial sensor endpoints.
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Wi-Fi HaLow Access Point and Router Testing
Paired with a Morse Micro access point, the MM8108-EKH05-01 enables developers to create almost any Wi-Fi HaLow client project, per Mouser's product description. For network-level testing, the companion MM8108-EKH01-01 kit turns a Raspberry Pi 4B into a fully enclosed Wi-Fi HaLow access point, station, and router, allowing out-of-the-box validation of long-range, low-power links. Teams typically use EKH01 hardware as the infrastructure side and EKH05 boards as client nodes, measuring real-world range, throughput (up to 43.3 Mbps PHY at 8 MHz), and battery-life characteristics across a full 802.11ah network topology.
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Custom IoT Hardware Development
The MM8108-EKH05-01 serves as the springboard for custom product development: Morse Micro publishes the MM8108-EKH05 v2 Design Package containing schematics, layout assets, and BOM for the exact hardware on this kit. Firmware prototyped on the EKH05 (supported out-of-the-box by the Morse Micro IoT SDK platform mm-mm8108-ekh05) migrates directly to custom boards using the MM8108-MF15457 module, dramatically reducing RF bring-up risk. The STM32U585 host architecture is preserved in production designs, so application code and the SDK's API (documented in the 2.9.7-mm8108 API reference manual) carry over with minimal rework.
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Low-Power Battery-Operated IoT Clients
The MM8108-EKH05-01 targets low-power IoT development, as Mouser's description emphasizes robust wireless connectivity and low power consumption. The IEEE 802.11ah standard was designed for battery-powered endpoints, and Morse Micro claims world-leading power efficiency for the MM8108 SoC. The STM32U585 host MCU is an ultra-low-power Cortex-M device, so the whole platform demonstrates realistic sleep/wake current profiles. Developers measuring battery life on this kit obtain representative figures for production sensor nodes such as utility meters, agricultural monitors, and asset trackers that must operate for years on small batteries across kilometer-scale links.
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Wi-Fi HaLow Firmware and SDK Evaluation
The kit is the official Morse Micro reference platform (mm-mm8108-ekh05) for the Morse Micro IoT SDK, making it the canonical hardware for evaluating 802.11ah firmware features: station and AP modes, security configuration, power-save behavior, and OTA update flows. The SDK API reference (2.9.7-mm8108 release) documents the full programming interface, and the MM8108-EKH05 User Guide walks through setup, configuration, programming, and troubleshooting. Teams assessing Wi-Fi HaLow against LoRaWAN or 802.15.4 alternatives for a product can benchmark the complete stack on this kit before selecting connectivity silicon.
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Engineering reference data for MM8108-EKH05-01 — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MM8108-EKH01-01 | MM8108-RD09 | MM6108-EKH05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro | Morse Micro |
| Package / Form Factor | EKH05 dev board (STM32U585 host) | Raspberry Pi 4B hosted kit | Compact reference design kit | EKH05 form factor |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ah (Wi-Fi HaLow) | IEEE 802.11ah | IEEE 802.11ah | IEEE 802.11ah |
| Core SoC | MM8108 (single-chip radio/PHY/MAC) | MM8108 | MM8108 | MM6108 |
Key Differentiators
- Sensor-rich prototyping platform with expansion headers (vs MM8108-RD09)
- Dedicated embedded MCU host for production-representative firmware (vs MM8108-EKH01-01)
- Latest-generation MM8108 silicon with 43.3 Mbps PHY (vs MM6108-EKH05)
Design Notes
When transitioning from the MM8108-EKH05-01 to custom hardware, download the MM8108-EKH05 v2 Design Package from docs.morsemicro.com; it contains the validated schematics, layout assets, and BOM for the MM8108-MF15457 module plus STM32 MCU architecture. Reusing the certified module rather than the raw MM8108 SoC eliminates most RF design and regulatory risk, since the module carries its own antenna matching and shielding.
Do not assume one channel plan works worldwide: the MM8108 covers 850-950 MHz, but actual 802.11ah regulatory channels differ per region. Configure the SDK for the target market's regulatory domain before range testing, otherwise measured performance will not reflect deployment behavior. Also confirm host firmware and Morse Micro IoT SDK versions are matched; the SDK reference platforms page explicitly ties platform support (mm-mm8108-ekh05) to specific SDK releases.
Estimated: for battery-life projections, measure current on the EKH05 board itself rather than extrapolating from module datasheet numbers, because the STM32U585 host MCU and BlueNRG-M2 Bluetooth SoC contribute additional sleep-state current. The 802.11ah power-save modes are only representative if the SDK power-save features are enabled during measurement; default evaluation firmware may keep radios active and overstate consumption.
Compliance Information
Compliance data not present in the provided web data for this evaluation kit; consult the Morse Micro product brief or request manufacturer compliance documentation.