4 open source boards using the TL972
Real designs built with the TL972, 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.
Squeeki kleen Audio FC
Gumball2415
50.8 × 17.8 mm14 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.010
NXPModular
zevv
85 × 85 mm203 parts2LBSD-2-Clause1
RP2040/RP2350Zero stomp
relic-se
85.2 × 98.9 mm80 parts2LGPL-3.01
Squeeki kleen Audio FC-rounded
50.8 × 17.8 mm14 parts2LTAPR-OHL-1.010
The TL972 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the TL972 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 67.9 × 51.4 mm and carries around 47 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Squeeki kleen Audio FC by Gumball2415.
Microcontrollers on boards using the TL972
What boards using the TL972 are built for
TL972: common questions
Where can I find a TL972 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the TL972. 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 TL972 use?
Most are built on NXP (1) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the TL972?
The median is 67.9 × 51.4 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the TL972?
By GitHub stars, Squeeki kleen Audio FC by Gumball2415, with 10 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the TL972 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.