
Texas Instruments
Potential upgrade with a much faster data rate, matching voltage and temperature range.
SN65HVD72DR is a robust 3.3V RS-485 transceiver for industrial applications, featuring a 250kbps data rate and wide -40°C to 125°C operating range. Finding a replacement requires matching voltage, temperature, and pinout.
Key candidates match the 3.3V supply voltage.
Package is SOIC-8, but pinout must be verified before assuming drop-in compatibility.
Standard RS-485 protocol requires no firmware changes.
Direct replacement for SN65HVD72DR should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.
SN65HVD75DR is the best upgrade path, offering a much higher data rate (20Mbps) while matching the supply voltage, package, and temperature range. Pinout verification is required.
The main risks are ensuring pin-for-pin compatibility and verifying that the system's bus termination is adequate for faster replacements like SN65HVD75DR.

Texas Instruments
Potential upgrade with a much faster data rate, matching voltage and temperature range.
| Feature / factor | SN65HVD72DR | SN65HVD75DR | SN65HVD11DR | Alt 3 | Compatibility / risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | SOIC-8 | SOIC-8 | SOIC-8 | SOIC-8 — Package matches, enabling form-fit evaluation.; SN65HVD11DR: Package matches, enabling form-fit evaluation. | |
| Voltage | 3.3V | 3.0V - 3.6V | 3.3V | 3.0V - 3.6V / 3.3V — Operating voltage range is compatible.; SN65HVD11DR: Operating voltage is compatible. | |
| Temperature | -40°C to 125°C | -40°C to 125°C | -40°C to 85°C | -40°C to 125°C / -40°C to 85°C — Industrial temperature range matches.; SN65HVD11DR: Maximum operating temperature is lower. | |
| Interface | 250 kbps | 20 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 20 Mbps / 10 Mbps — Significantly faster data rate. May require bus termination review.; SN65HVD11DR: Significantly faster data rate. |
Verified drop-in options for SN65HVD72DR 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.