RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known as EEE). All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP). RoHS StarTech.com EC1S232U, ExpressCard, Serial, RS-232, PC, 0.00044 Gbit/s, 512 B StarTech.com EC1S232U. Host interface: ExpressCard, Output interface: Serial, Serial interface type: RS-232. Purpose: PC. Data transfer rate (max): 0.00044 Gbit/s, FIFO (First In, First Out): 512 B. Width: 1.38" (35 mm), Depth: 4.53" (115 mm), Height: 0.709" (18 mm). Package width: 1.57" (40 mm), Package depth: 7.09" (180 mm), Package height: 5.51" (140 mm)