8088-MicroATX-Computer
CPTforever·8088-MicroATX-Computer·kicad/retroslop.kicad_pcb
About the 8088-MicroATX-Computer PCB
8088-MicroATX-Computer is an open source PCB design by CPTforever, published on GitHub. It is a 6-layer board measuring 244 × 244 mm, with 184 components from 62 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the DS12C887+, 74LS00, 74LS02, 74LS30 and 74LS138. By type, the board carries 84 capacitors, 51 ICs, 31 resistors, 10 connectors, 2 switches and 1 crystal.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
A 8088 based, IBM 5150 like computer compatible with the MicroATX motherboard form factor.
PIT Gate 1 does not have a pull up resistor, meaning gate is floating when the external io pin is not connected. (This can be bodged with a radial resistor at least.)

Main components on the 8088-MicroATX-Computer
8088-MicroATX-Computer bill of materials (BOM)
184 components, 62 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DS12C887+ | DIP1550W53P254L3378H1042Q24N | IC1 |
| 2 | 74LS00 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U1, U4 |
| 1 | 74LS02 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U2 |
| 2 | 74LS30 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U3, U8 |
| 2 | 74LS138 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U5, U6 |
| 2 | AS6C4008-55PCN | DIP-32_W15.24mm_Socket | U7, U12 |
| 5 | 74LS245 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket | U9, U21, U27, U28, U47 |
| 1 | 74LS74 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U10 |
| 1 | VT82C42 | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | U11 |
| 1 | 8284 | DIP-18_W7.62mm_Socket | U13 |
| 1 | 8088_Max_Mode | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | U14 |
| 1 | 8087 | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | U15 |
| 1 | 8259A | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket | U16 |
| 1 | 74LS32 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U17 |
| 5 | 74LS373 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket | U18, U19, U20, U35, U50 |
| 2 | 74LS04 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U22, U37 |
| 1 | 8288 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket | U23 |
| 1 | 74LS10 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U24 |
| 1 | LM386 | DIP-8_W7.62mm_Socket | U25 |
| 1 | SST39SF010 | DIP_Socket-32_W11.9mm_W12.7mm_W15.24mm_W17.78mm_W18.5mm_3M_232-1285-00-0602J | U26 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74LS20 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U29 |
| 1 | 74LS670 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U30 |
| 4 | 74LS244 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket | U31, U48, U55, U56 |
| 2 | 74LS175 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U32, U41 |
| 1 | 8254 | DIP-24_W15.24mm_Socket | U33 |
| 1 | 82C37A | PLCC-44_THT-Socket | U34 |
| 3 | USBLC6-2SC6 | SOT-23-6 | U36, U38, U44 |
| 1 | 8255A | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | U40 |
| 1 | 16550 | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket | U42 |
| 1 | MAX232 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U43 |
| 1 | 74LS06 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U46 |
| 1 | 74LS273 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket | U54 |
| 1 | 14.318 MHz | Crystal_HC49-4H_Vertical | Y2 |
| 4 | Bus_ISA_8bit | 655308435 | J1, J2, J3, J4 |
| 1 | DE9_Socket | L717SDE09PA4CH4RC309 | J5 |
| 1 | Conn_02x14_Odd_Even | PinSocket_2x14_P2.54mm_Horizontal | J7 |
| 1 | ATX-24 | 39-28-1243 | J8 |
| 1 | KMDGX-6SG/P-S4N KMDGX-6SG_P-S4N | KMDGX6SGPS4N | J10 |
| 1 | FPU JUMPER | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J12 |
| 1 | Power Jumper | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J13 |
| 1 | WC1602A | WC1602A | DS2 |
| 1 | CVS-1508 | CVS-1508 | LS1 |
| 1 | 108-0041-EVX Power Switch | 1080041EVX | S1 |
| 1 | TS02-66-50-BK-260-SCR-D | TS026650BK260SCRD | S2 |
| 2 | N6L30T3N-103-3030 | N6L30T3N1033030 | VR1, VR2 |
| 1 | LED | LED_D5.0mm_Clear | D2 |
| 1 | 1000 uF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | 47 nF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 2 | 47nF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C5, C6 |
| 2 | 100 μF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C7, C8 |
| 4 | 10 uF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C11, C15, C23, C24 |
| 1 | JZ300 | JZ300 | C14 |
| 52 | 0.1 μF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C29, C30 +44 |
| 4 | 47 pF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C50, C70, C71, C83 |
| 5 | 1 μF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C52, C67, C68, C69, C86 |
| 12 | 10 μF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.33x2.70mm_HandSolder | C87, C88, C89, C91, C92, C93, C94, C95 +4 |
| 2 | 510 Ω | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R20, R21 |
| 17 | 4.7k Ω | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R25, R26, R27, R28, R29, R30, R31, R32 +9 |
| 1 | 220 Ω | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R36 |
| 1 | 330 Ω | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R41 |
| 9 | 33 Ω | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R44, R45, R46, R47, R48, R49, R50, R51 +1 |
| 1 | 10 Ω | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R53 |
8088-MicroATX-Computer design files
The KiCad project lives in the CPTforever/8088-MicroATX-Computer repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutkicad/retroslop.kicad_pcb
- Schematickicad/retroslop.kicad_sch
8088-MicroATX-Computer: common questions
How big is the 8088-MicroATX-Computer PCB?
The 8088-MicroATX-Computer measures 244 × 244 mm, has 6 copper layers and is 1.528 mm thick.
How many components are on the 8088-MicroATX-Computer?
184 components, from 62 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the 8088-MicroATX-Computer design files?
From the CPTforever/8088-MicroATX-Computer repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the 8088-MicroATX-Computer design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with CPTforever. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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