2 open source boards using the TL494

Real designs built with the TL494, 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.

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The TL494 in open source designs

The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the TL494 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 118.4 × 66.4 mm and carries around 68 components.

100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Power SMPS by Synthron.

Microcontrollers on boards using the TL494

STM32 1

What boards using the TL494 are built for

TL494: common questions

Where can I find a TL494 reference design?

Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the TL494. 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 TL494 use?

Most are built on STM32 (1).

How big is a typical board using the TL494?

The median is 118.4 × 66.4 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the TL494?

By GitHub stars, Power SMPS by Synthron, with 3 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the TL494 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.