Quectel FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module

Quectel Wireless Solutions has launched the FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module, providing long-range data transmission, low power consumption, less complexity as well as enhanced penetration through walls and other obstructions for a range of IoT applications.

Adopting IEEE 802.11ah wireless networking protocol, also known as Wi-Fi HaLow, operating in the licence-exempt Sub-1 GHz range, the module meets the requirements of the Internet of Things (IoT) with its Sub-1 GHz signal coverage, allowing users to control IoT devices in one kilometre radius. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor IoT scenarios such as home and industrial automation, smart agriculture, smart city, smart building, warehouse, retail store, campus and more.

Based on Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC, the module is compliant with the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi standard and operates in 850–950 MHz bands with 1/2/4/8 MHz channel width. It features 21 dBm maximum output power and a 32.5 Mbps maximum transmission rate.

The module enables lower power connectivity than previous Wi-Fi technologies and is able to support coin cell battery devices operating for months or years. Wi-Fi HaLow also supports native IP and does not require proprietary gateways, controllers or hubs, which streamlines the installation process.

With its compact size of 13.0 × 13.0 × 2.2 mm, the module optimises end-product size and design cost, and meets the demands of size-sensitive applications. Additionally, the module provides a wide range of interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, SDIO 2.0 and PWM. The module meets the latest Wi-Fi requirements for authentication and encryption including WPA3 and AES for over-the-air (OTA) traffic. It also supports SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512 encryption algorithms to better protect transmission data.