The new HSDPA module is here to afford you easy access to Japan, the world?s third strongest economy and fourth biggest exporter. The HC28 has all the European, Asian (R&TTE, GCF), and US (FCC, PTCRB) approvals, as well as the Jate and Telec certifications necessary for Japan and local operator approval. Optimized for the Japanese market, the module nonetheless offers full roaming capabilities for the rest of the world. With a rich set of cutting-edge communication features such as HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, and Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, the all-new HC28 raises the technology bar.

Like all other Cinterion modules, the HC28 is engineered to speed time to market and cut development costs. It offers a gratifying combination of top-drawer communication capabilities and platform features such as RIL/NDIS/USB and Multiplex drivers for Microsoft®-based devices, paired with a robust mounting and interface concept. These interfaces, among them the module?s USB and Serial ports, readily connect to your application. The Serial port is still the prevailing industrial interface, making the HC28 the right choice for all M2M applications. The USB port, in turn, comes with various drivers (RIL/NDIS/USB, Multiplex) providing the best connections between the communication module and Microsoft® Windows systems; connections that are indispensable for PDAs, entertainment devices, handhelds, USB modems, and the like. The USB interface may even be configured for the CDC-ACM standard to the extend that it enables customers to use a standard Linux driver.

What?s more, the module offers full voice and data support. Different voice modes (handset, headset and hands-free) are available, and voice and data features can be used at the same time. Courtesy of UMTS and HSDPA, data can be transmitted at the highest possible speed.

Like all Cinterion Wireless modules, the HC28 complies with the EU Directive on the Restriction of Specific Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).