Best Alternatives to SN65HVD72DGKR

Package: 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)Texas InstrumentsDriversSeries: -Package: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Type: TransceiverData Rate: 250kbpsVoltage - Supply: 3V ~ 3.6V

SN65HVD72DGKR is a robust 3.3V, 250kbps RS-485 transceiver in a VSSOP-8 package. Alternatives often feature higher data rates which require engineering review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Higher data rate of alternatives requires signal integrity and termination review.

Package risklow

Candidates share the same VSSOP-8 package.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for SN65HVD72DGKR should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

SN65HVD75DGKR is the most promising path due to being in the same product family, suggesting pin compatibility.

Main risk

The primary risk is the parametric difference in data rate. Faster transceivers may have different slew rates and termination needs.

Recommended alternatives

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SN65HVD75DGKR package
SN65HVD75DGKR

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Needs validationlow risk

Pin-compatible RS-485 transceiver from the same family with a higher data rate (20Mbps).

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorSN65HVD72DGKRSN65HVD75DGKRTHVD1450DGKRAlt 3Compatibility / risk
PackageVSSOP-8VSSOP-8VSSOP-8VSSOP-8 — Form and fit match.; THVD1450DGKR: Form and fit match.
Voltage3.0V to 3.6V3.0V to 3.6V3.0V to 5.5V3.0V to 3.6V / 3.0V to 5.5V — Supply voltage range matches.; THVD1450DGKR: Wider supply range is compatible.
Interface250 kbps20 Mbps50 Mbps20 Mbps / 50 Mbps — Significantly higher data rate requires review.; THVD1450DGKR: Significantly higher data rate requires careful review.
Temperature-40°C to 125°C-40°C to 125°C--40°C to 125°C — Operating temperature range matches.
Application±12 kV IEC-±18 kV IEC±18 kV IEC — ESD protection is stronger.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for SN65HVD72DGKR are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.