5 open source boards using the 74LVC245A
Real designs built with the 74LVC245A, 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.
64MB-SIMM
herzmx
108 × 25.3 mm34 parts4LCC-BY-NC-4.012
RP2040/RP2350SVI-3x8 PicoExpander
fitch
150 × 38 mm14 parts2LMIT12
Tia fpga
lrrosa
61.6 × 34.5 mm24 parts2LCERN-OHL-S-2.01- schematic only · 25 partsRP2040/RP2350
Usbscsi
cm68
25 partsNo license0 
128MB-SIMM
108 × 25.3 mm29 parts4LCC-BY-NC-4.012
The 74LVC245A in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the 74LVC245A from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 108 × 29.9 mm and carries around 25 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 40% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 64MB-SIMM by herzmx.
Parts used alongside the 74LVC245A
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74LVC245A
What boards using the 74LVC245A are built for
74LVC245A: common questions
Where can I find a 74LVC245A reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LVC245A. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74LVC245A use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (2).
How big is a typical board using the 74LVC245A?
The median is 108 × 29.9 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74LVC245A?
By GitHub stars, 64MB-SIMM by herzmx, with 12 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LVC245A 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.