The XL232K is an RS232 IC manufactured by XINLUDA. It is a 16 pin wide RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant IC, meaning it is made without the use of hazardous materials. This IC has an operating voltage between 3.3V and 5.25V. It features excellent ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection, and has a typical current consumption of 7mA. It is also lightning protected to prevent damage from lightning strikes. This IC is RoHS compliant, meaning it does not contain hazardous materials such as lead or cadmium, which makes it safer for the environment. The XL232K supports high speed data transmission up to 250kb/s, and is capable of driving loads up to 10kO. This IC is capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 to 70°C, and is compatible with a range of operating systems and platforms including Windows XP, 2000, 98, 95, and DOS.