4 open source boards using the 74HC174

Real designs built with the 74HC174, 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 74HC174 in open source designs

The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the 74HC174 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 199.4 × 114 mm and carries around 104 components.

75% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 75% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Sbc6120-rbc front panel submini by djtersteegc.

What boards using the 74HC174 are built for

74HC174: common questions

Where can I find a 74HC174 reference design?

Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the 74HC174. 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 74HC174?

The 2764, 6264, 74HC00, 74HC02 and 74HC138 appear in the most repositories here.

How big is a typical board using the 74HC174?

The median is 199.4 × 114 mm, and 75% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the 74HC174?

By GitHub stars, Sbc6120-rbc front panel submini by djtersteegc, with 6 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74HC174 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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