3 open source boards using the 8284
Real designs built with the 8284, 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.
Multi
homebrew8088
243.8 × 172.7 mm85 parts2LGPL-3.0238
8088
132 × 73.9 mm22 parts2LGPL-3.0238
386EX
132 × 73.9 mm19 parts2LGPL-3.0238
The 8284 in open source designs
The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the 8284 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 131.9 × 73.9 mm and carries around 22 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Multi by homebrew8088.
8284: common questions
Where can I find a 8284 reference design?
Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the 8284. 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 8284?
The median is 131.9 × 73.9 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 8284?
By GitHub stars, Multi by homebrew8088, with 238 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 8284 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.