6 open source boards using the 74HC163

Real designs built with the 74HC163, 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 74HC163 in open source designs

The gallery holds 6 open source boards using the 74HC163 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 177.8 × 114.1 mm and carries around 103 components.

67% use four copper layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Cpu blitter inputs by clydeshaffer.

What boards using the 74HC163 are built for

74HC163: common questions

Where can I find a 74HC163 reference design?

Each of the 6 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC163. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

What parts are used alongside the 74HC163?

The 74HC00, 74HC02, 74HC138, 74HC244 and 74HC32 appear in the most repositories here.

How big is a typical board using the 74HC163?

The median is 177.8 × 114.1 mm, and 33% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC163?

By GitHub stars, Cpu blitter inputs by clydeshaffer, with 146 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC163 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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