2 open source boards using the MAX8903A

Real designs built with the MAX8903A, 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 MAX8903A in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the MAX8903A from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 72.5 × 23.5 mm and carries around 44 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.

The most starred is OTTO-power by cester-ino.

Parts used alongside the MAX8903A

What boards using the MAX8903A are built for

MAX8903A: common questions

Where can I find a MAX8903A reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the MAX8903A. 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 MAX8903A?

The MAX17048, TPS61090 and XC6210 appear in the most repositories here.

How big is a typical board using the MAX8903A?

The median is 72.5 × 23.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the MAX8903A?

By GitHub stars, OTTO-power by cester-ino, with 49 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the MAX8903A 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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