Nova modern
About the Nova modern PCB
Nova modern is an open source PCB design by ForgottenMachines, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 379 × 139.7 mm, with 45 components from 13 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the SN74LS14N, SN74LS148N, AT27C256R-70PU, AS6C62256-55PCN and SN74LS96. By type, the board carries 20 capacitors, 19 ICs, 3 resistors, 2 connectors and 1 switch.
Main components on the Nova modern
Nova modern bill of materials (BOM)
45 components, 13 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | SN74LS14N 74LS14 Texas Instruments | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U1, U2, U3, U4, U5 |
| 3 | SN74LS148N 74LS148 Texas Instruments | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U6, U7, U8 |
| 2 | AT27C256R-70PU 27C256 Microchip Technology | DIP-28_W15.24mm | U9, U12 |
| 2 | AS6C62256-55PCN 62256P Alliance Memory, Inc. | DIP-28_W15.24mm | U10, U11 |
| 4 | SN74LS96 7496 Texas Instruments | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U13, U14, U15, U16 |
| 1 | SN74ALS00AN 74ALS38 Texas Instruments | DIP-14_W7.62mm | U17 |
| 2 | SN74LS241N 74LS244 Texas Instruments | DIP-20_W7.62mm | U18, U19 |
| 1 | - - - PORTA - - - | portA_NovaMod | J1 |
| 1 | - - - PORTB - - - | portB_NovaMod | J2 |
| 1 | EG1224 SW_SPDT E-Switch | SW_E-Switch_EG1224_SPDT_Angled | SW1 |
| 19 | FA28X8R1E104KNU06 100nF TDK Corporation | C_Disc_D4.7mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 +11 |
| 1 | 10uF/25V | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mm | C20 |
| 3 | CFR-25JB-52-2K 2K Yageo | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3 |
Nova modern design files
The KiCad project lives in the ForgottenMachines/Data-General-Nova repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Nova modern: common questions
How big is the Nova modern PCB?
The Nova modern measures 379 × 139.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Nova modern?
45 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Nova modern design files?
From the ForgottenMachines/Data-General-Nova repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Nova modern design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with ForgottenMachines. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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