2 open source boards using the 74LS242
Real designs built with the 74LS242, 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.
Tanner 64k SRAM
roberto314
242.1 × 148.6 mm100 parts2LBSD-2-Clause1
GIMIX Mainboard
482.6 × 228.6 mm80 parts2LBSD-2-Clause1
The 74LS242 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74LS242 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 362.3 × 188.6 mm and carries around 90 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Tanner 64k SRAM by roberto314.
74LS242: common questions
Where can I find a 74LS242 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LS242. 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 74LS242?
The median is 362.3 × 188.6 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74LS242?
By GitHub stars, Tanner 64k SRAM by roberto314, with 1 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LS242 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.