4 open source boards using the Z8440
Real designs built with the Z8440, 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.
Z2 io test01
krzys9876
100.5 × 91.1 mm67 parts2LMIT2
Z2 io
104.8 × 101 mm65 parts2LMIT2
Z2 io test02
104.8 × 101 mm65 parts2LMIT2
Zilog MultiSerial
roberto314
100 × 100 mm42 parts2LNo license1
The Z8440 in open source designs
The gallery holds 4 open source boards using the Z8440 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 102.6 × 100.5 mm and carries around 65 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 75% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Z2 io test01 by krzys9876.
What boards using the Z8440 are built for
Z8440: common questions
Where can I find a Z8440 reference design?
Each of the 4 boards on this page is a real design using the Z8440. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the Z8440?
The median is 102.6 × 100.5 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the Z8440?
By GitHub stars, Z2 io test01 by krzys9876, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the Z8440 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.