2 open source boards using the LC7881M
Real designs built with the LC7881M, 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.
PC-Engine CDR-30A (CD-ROM2) MAIN PWR Reproduction
rgalland
131.5 × 128 mm326 parts4LGPL-3.015
MAIN PWR
131.5 × 128 mm319 parts2LGPL-3.015
The LC7881M in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the LC7881M from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 131.5 × 128 mm and carries around 323 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is PC-Engine CDR-30A (CD-ROM2) MAIN PWR Reproduction by rgalland.
LC7881M: common questions
Where can I find a LC7881M reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the LC7881M. 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 LC7881M?
The median is 131.5 × 128 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the LC7881M?
By GitHub stars, PC-Engine CDR-30A (CD-ROM2) MAIN PWR Reproduction by rgalland, with 15 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the LC7881M 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.