3 open source boards using the PLA_U17

Real designs built with the PLA_U17, 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 PLA_U17 in open source designs

The gallery holds 3 open source boards using the PLA_U17 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 390.2 × 180.3 mm and carries around 220 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 67% carry an open source license.

The most starred is C64 Motherboard KU-14194HB by baldengineer.

What boards using the PLA_U17 are built for

PLA_U17: common questions

Where can I find a PLA_U17 reference design?

Each of the 3 boards on this page is a real design using the PLA_U17. 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 PLA_U17?

The 2114, 2332A, 2364A, 4164-2 and 556 appear in the most repositories here.

How big is a typical board using the PLA_U17?

The median is 390.2 × 180.3 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the PLA_U17?

By GitHub stars, C64 Motherboard KU-14194HB by baldengineer, with 442 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the PLA_U17 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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