2 open source boards using the 74ACT574

Real designs built with the 74ACT574, 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.

The 74ACT574 in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74ACT574 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 150 × 85 mm and carries around 91 components.

50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is HW VGA by daveho.

74ACT574: common questions

Where can I find a 74ACT574 reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74ACT574. 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 74ACT574?

The median is 150 × 85 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74ACT574?

By GitHub stars, HW VGA by daveho, with 19 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74ACT574 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.

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