American company Morse Micro, specializing in wireless technologies, has set a new record for data transfer by Wi-Fi using the Halow standard. The engineers at Morse Micro were able to transmit a signal up to a distance of 2.9 kilometers, which is a significant achievement in wireless communication.
The Halow standard, also known as 802.11ah, was introduced in 2016 but its wide implementation is just beginning. This standard is specifically optimized for transmitting small volumes of data over long distances while consuming low energy. It is especially suited for applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial sensory networks.
During the tests, Morse Micro engineers achieved data speeds ranging from 11 Mbps at a distance of 500 meters to 1 Mbit/s at the maximum distance of 2.9 km. This level of speed proved to be sufficient for maintaining a stable Wi-Fi video connection between two points.
The remarkable aspect of this achievement is that it was accomplished in an urban environment with numerous potential sources of interference. The success of the Halow technology in such conditions demonstrates its high noise immunity.
To conduct the tests, Morse Micro utilized their MM6108 microcircuit, which is fully compatible with the Halow standard and has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC.
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Overall, the record-setting data transfer by Morse Micro showcases the potential of the Halow standard in revolutionizing wireless communication by enabling long-range connectivity with low energy consumption.