4 open source boards using the 74AC157
Real designs built with the 74AC157, from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
CFT Processor Board 0
alexiosc
233.4 × 280 mm274 parts2LGPL-3.06
Color
Noah1989
160 × 100 mm75 parts2LMIT2
Cft ctl
131.9 × 164.6 mm195 parts4LGPL-3.06
Cft ctl dip
131.9 × 164.6 mm195 parts4LGPL-3.06
The 74AC157 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the 74AC157 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 145.9 × 164.6 mm and carries around 195 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is CFT Processor Board 0 by alexiosc.
Parts used alongside the 74AC157
What boards using the 74AC157 are built for
74AC157: common questions
Where can I find a 74AC157 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the 74AC157. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the 74AC157?
The median is 145.9 × 164.6 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74AC157?
By GitHub stars, CFT Processor Board 0 by alexiosc, with 6 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74AC157 before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.