Morse Micro Joined the Zephyr Project
The semiconductor firm released a Wi-Fi HaLow module for the Linux Foundation’s real-time operating system.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Fabless semiconductor company Morse Micro has joined the Zephyr Project, releasing a version 0.1.0 external module to integrate its Wi-Fi HaLow hardware into the open-source real-time operating system. This software release is intended to simplify development for resource-constrained devices.
Why it matters
By integrating its stack into the Linux Foundation-hosted ecosystem, Morse Micro aims to reduce the engineering overhead required for teams to port and maintain custom software for its wireless chips. This move accelerates the adoption of HaLow technology across Zephyr-supported boards.
The new 0.1.0 module provides driver support for the MM6108 and MM8108 chips within the Zephyr RTOS environment. This replaces the need for custom stacks by allowing developers to leverage existing drivers and sample applications on any Zephyr-supported hardware.
The players
Morse Micro
A fabless semiconductor company focused on developing Wi-Fi HaLow silicon for long-range, low-power IoT connectivity.
Zephyr Project
A Linux Foundation-hosted open-source project that maintains a real-time operating system for resource-constrained hardware.
The details
The integration leverages the Zephyr Project’s architecture, which enables application portability across different processor designs with minimal code rework. By providing a standardized module, Morse Micro allows engineers to deploy Wi-Fi HaLow—a low-power, long-range wireless protocol—directly into the real-time operating system (RTOS), an operating system designed for systems with limited memory and processing power. This allows teams to avoid the labor-intensive process of manually porting and maintaining proprietary software stacks for specific hardware.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: Morse Micro joined the Zephyr Project.
October 7-9, 2026: Zephyr Developer Summit held in Prague.
The Tech Race
As the Zephyr Project celebrates its 10th anniversary, the ecosystem is increasingly positioned as the standard framework for embedded development. Morse Micro’s participation reflects a broader industry trend of semiconductor firms prioritizing native support for open-source RTOS platforms to capture developers building resource-constrained devices.
Developers working with MM6108 and MM8108 hardware can now integrate Wi-Fi HaLow capabilities into their projects with reduced configuration requirements. Additional support features are planned for release in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The addition of Morse Micro indicates a shift toward unified software standards for specialized wireless hardware. Watch for further support updates announced by the company in the coming weeks.
What happens next
Morse Micro is scheduled to participate in the Zephyr Developer Summit, which will take place in Prague from October 7-9, 2026.
Further reading
For more on industry-standard integration for chipsets, visit our Semiconductors section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Everythingrf.
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