4 open source boards using the YM2203
Real designs built with the YM2203, 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.
Zx multisound
UzixLS
170 × 64 mm173 parts2LMIT37
Zx sizif-512-ext
213 × 64 mm145 parts2LMIT19
Ym bard 2203
ole00
92.7 × 88.9 mm62 parts2LNo license0
Zoxnoxious 2203 FM Operator Type-N (OPN)
brer-rabbit
80 × 80 mm34 parts4LGPL-3.068
The YM2203 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the YM2203 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 131.4 × 72 mm and carries around 104 components.
75% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 75% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Zoxnoxious 2203 FM Operator Type-N (OPN) by brer-rabbit.
Parts used alongside the YM2203
What boards using the YM2203 are built for
YM2203: common questions
Where can I find a YM2203 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the YM2203. 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 YM2203?
The YM3014B, 27C512, EPM3256ATC144, SAA1099 and SAM2695 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the YM2203?
The median is 131.4 × 72 mm, and 75% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the YM2203?
By GitHub stars, Zoxnoxious 2203 FM Operator Type-N (OPN) by brer-rabbit, with 68 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the YM2203 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.