Quectel and Morse Micro Introduce Industry's First HaLow Wi-Fi Module to Achieve European CE and US FCC Certifications at CES 2024

2024-01-10 23:48:52

CES 2024 – global provider of IoT solutions, and Morse Micro, a leading supplier of Wi-Fi HaLow silicon, today announced that the Quectel FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module has received CE certification for Europe and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification ) to the USA. CE and FCC certification of the module, featuring Morse Micro’s MM6108 SoC, highlights the rigorous testing and compliance with the highest safety, health and environmental protection standards required in the European zone, while FCC certification also means the module is approved for use in electronic devices sold in the US.

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Quectel and Morse Micro Introduce Industry’s First HaLow Wi-Fi Module to Achieve European CE and US FCC Certifications at CES 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)

The certification represents a crucial step in expanding the market reach of Wi-Fi HaLow technology and enabling its deployment in a wide range of Wi-Fi HaLow and IoT applications across diverse geographic regions. This industry-first achievement not only underscores HaLow Wi-Fi technology’s readiness for the international market, but also cements the protocol’s position as a leading communications standard.

“Wi-Fi HaLow technology represents the future of worldwide connectivity, and receiving the CE mark and FCC certification is a testament to the reliability, security and interoperability of Wi-Fi HaLow modules,” said Norbert Muhrer, President and Chief Sales Officer at Quectel Wireless Solutions. “Our cooperation with Morse Micro was crucial in achieving this milestone and other industry certifications.”

The HaLow Wi-Fi module is designed for extended range and lower power consumption, which makes it ideal for diverse IoT applications, from smart homes and industrial automation to agricultural technology and more. With this certification, Quectel and Morse Micro are poised to lead the way in long-range, low-power IoT connectivity by offering best-in-class HaLow CERTIFIED Wi-Fi solutions that meet the needs of today’s connected world.

“The team at Morse Micro has been working tirelessly this year to expand the worldwide reach of our HaLow Wi-Fi solutions, and that day has finally arrived by achieving CE certification for our modular products,” said Prakash Guda, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Morse Micro. “By securing European CE certification for HaLow Wi-Fi modules, Quectel and Morse Micro have demonstrated international acceptance of the standard. It is a major step forward in establishing Wi-Fi HaLow as a universal standard for IoT and wireless connectivity.”

Operating in the sub-GHz frequency band, the HaLow 802.11ah Wi-Fi standard was designed from the ground up for IoT, offering an ideal combination of extended range, energy efficiency, long battery life for wireless devices, superior barrier penetration , large network capacity, advanced security and Wi-Fi compatibility.

Quectel’s IoT modules are developed with security as a priority. From product architecture to firmware/software development, Quectel incorporates industry-leading practices and standards by mitigating potential vulnerabilities with independent third-party testing enclosures and incorporating security practices such as generating SBOMs and VEX files as well as performing binary analysis of firmware across the entire software development lifecycle

Quectel offers a range of antennas for the FGH100M LoRa module, including the YCIS001AA, YCIS002AA, YCIS003AA, YFNP017WWA, YPCS002BA, YMCP003AAYEIN002AA, YECN028AA e OF CW000N1Aallowing flexibility and compatibility to meet diverse project requirements.

About Quectel

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate innovation in IoT. As a highly customer-centric organization, we are a global IoT solutions provider backed by extraordinary support and services. Our growing international team of 5,900 professionals sets the pace for module innovation cell phones , GNSS , Wi-Fi e Bluetooth as well as antennas and services.

With offices and support around the world, our international leadership is dedicated to advancing IoT and helping to build a smarter world.

For more information, visit: www.quectel.com , LinkedIn , Facebook e X .

About Morse Micro

Morse Micro is a leading Wi-Fi HaLow semiconductor company without its own manufacturing site, headquartered in Sydney and with international offices. As the world’s leading HaLow Wi-Fi company, we are pioneering next-generation IoT wireless connectivity solutions. Morse Micro is now testing its Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC-certified MM6108 production silicon: the fastest, smallest, lowest-power, longest-range HaLow Wi-Fi chip available on the market. Find out more at .

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