Cinterion, a provider of cellular machine-to-machine, or “M2M,” communication modules, announced that its HC28-J module has earned certification with Japan’s mobile network operator, NTTDoCoMo.

With this approval, the module is now optimized for the Japanese market, said officials with Cinterion (News - Alert) in a press release.

Cinterion’s HC28 modules, in general, allow for fast, high-bandwidth cellular data transmissions that are required for sophisticated M2M applications such as metering and smart grid, video surveillance and security, tracking and tracing, industrial PDAs, gateways, fleet management and much more.

These HC28 modules can deliver full-featured functionalities such as voice and high-speed data capability up to 3.6 Mbps for downloads, global roaming, onboard GPS, a RIL/NDIS/USB driver for Microsoft (News - Alert) Windows Mobile-based devices and USB 2.0 full-speed industrial interface. All these functionalities are connected via a rugged board-to-board connector.

The company’s latest HC28 variant, the “J” version, delivers UMTS/HSDPA frequency bands 800 and 2100 MHz. This ensures optimal reception even in rural areas of the NTTDoCoMo network.

The HC28-J is part of Cinterion’s M2M Advanced Family which also includes HC25 and EU3 modules.

Since, this module now has carrier certification, full type approval including R&TTE, GCF, FCC, PTCRB (News - Alert) and the required Japanese certifications, JATE and TELEC, give manufacturers an opportunity to develop new devices and solutions for the Japanese market very quickly and at a low cost of ownership

According to Cinterion, the latest certification by NTTDoCoMo has further strengthened the company’s penetration in the Japanese market while providing international customers with the opportunity to deploy one design globally.

Norbert Muhrer (News - Alert), CEO and president, Cinterion, said, “Our HC28 products were optimized for the unique technology requirements of Japanese wireless networks and allow our customers who conduct business in Japan to design high-quality, durable M2M applications,”

Muhrer added, “The Japanese M2M market is thriving, especially through the increased adoption of high-bandwidth applications. Our latest advanced communication modules will help integrators and end users alike improve their business operations with intelligent and cost-saving M2M technology.”