Company Research Report: Morse Micro

Company Overview

Name:

Morse Micro

Mission of the Company:

Morse Micro is reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT) with a bold vision to become the #1 wireless IoT chip company in the world.

Founded:

The company was founded in 2016 by Michael De Nil and Andrew Terry.

Key People:

• Michael De Nil: CEO, Co-Founder & Board Member

• Andrew Terry: CTO, Co-Founder & Board Member

• Marin Peplinski: Chief People Officer

• Shrinath Keskar: VP Global Sales and Business Development

• Lenny Territo: VP Global Sales Operations

• Blake Hu: VP and Country Manager of Greater China and Southeast Asia

• Richard He: Sales Director, America West

• Will (Wenbo) Chang: Sales Manager

• Maggie Gaston: Head of Communications

• Jing-Jing Liang: Head of Operations

• Bob Lutze: VP Quality & Reliability

• Kishore Chikkam: VP Systems & Software

• Julius Baxter: VP of ASIC Engineering

• Chad O’Neill: VP of Applications

• Prof. Neil Weste: Fellow

• Non-Executive Board Members: Ray Stata (Founder and Chairman of Analog Devices, Inc.) Bill Bartee (General Partner at Main Sequence Ventures) Robyn Denholm (Operating partner of Blackbird Ventures and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tesla Inc.) Dr. Sam Heidari (CEO at Lumotive)

Headquarters:

Level 8, 10-14 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia

Number of Employees:

No information is available.

Revenue:

No information is available.

Known For:

Morse Micro is known for pioneering Wi-Fi HaLow and being a leader in next-gen IoT connectivity solutions.

Products

Wi-Fi HaLow MM6108 SoC

High-Level Description:

Morse Micro offers the complete Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity solution through its MM6108 SoC, a single-chip solution encompassing Radio, PHY, and MAC components in adherence to the IEEE 802.11ah standard.

Key Features:

• Ultra-long-range, low-power Wi-Fi HaLow module for IoT applications

• Supports worldwide sub 1 GHz bands

• Single-stream max data rate of 32.5 Mbps

• 802.11ah OFDM PHY supporting WFA Wi-Fi HaLow certification

• Power management unit (PMU) supporting ultra-low-power operation

• Supports WPA3 security features

• Channel bandwidth options: 1/2/4/8 MHz

Applications

Smart Home:

Supports security cameras, home gateways, home automation systems, and smart locks.

Industrial Automation:

Enables wireless connectivity for industrial automation, warehouse management, transport & logistics.

Enterprise Networks:

Enhances building access, management systems, and security cameras with long-range, low-power connectivity.

Infrastructure Solutions:

Optimizes network extensions, mesh networks, backhaul connectivity, and rural network enhancements.

Smart Cities:

Improves smart meter connectivity, public access systems, and information kiosks with long-range, low-power wireless solutions.

Recent Developments

New Products and Features:

1. Abode Edge Camera:

• Launched at CES 2024, this is the world’s first Wi-Fi HaLow, ultra-long-range, battery-powered, AI-enabled smart home security camera.

• Transmission range of over 1.5 miles and a 6,000 mAh battery for up to one year of operation on a single charge.

• Integration of Morse Micro’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow system-on-chip (SoC) and advanced AI capabilities provided by Xailient for object detection and facial recognition.

Partnerships:

• Partnership with Abode and Xailient:

Collaboration to launch Abode Edge Camera.

• Multiple partnerships to enhance IoT adoption and connectivity with key stakeholders in the industry.

Testing and Records:

• Wi-Fi Range Record:

Morse Micro broke its own Wi-Fi HaLow range record with a 16 km test in Joshua Tree National Park, showcasing exceptional long-range capabilities.

Awards:

• 2024 EDGE Award for Wi-Fi HaLow Portfolio.

• EE Times Silicon 100: Startups to Watch in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Fast Company’s 2023 List of the Next Big Things in Tech.

Industrial IoT Developments:

• 2023 IoT Evolution Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award for Wi-Fi HaLow security cameras.

• 2024 EDGE Award for Wi-Fi HaLow Portfolio.

Contact Information:

Morse Micro HQ:

Level 8, 10-14 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia

Office Locations:

• Bangalore, India

• Cambridge, UK

• Hangzhou, China

• Irvine, CA – USA

• Picton, NSW – Australia

• Portola Valley, CA – USA

• Surry Hills, NSW – Australia

• Taipei, Taiwan

Social Media:

• [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/morse-micro/)

• [Twitter](https://twitter.com/morsemicro)

• [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/morsemicro)

Website:

[https://www.morsemicro.com/](https://www.morsemicro.com/)

Press Contact:

Email: pr@morsemicro.com

Our Australian offices are proudly located on Gadigal, Dharawal, and Gundungurra countries. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.