2 open source boards using the 24AA256
Real designs built with the 24AA256, 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.
FreeDSP Catamaran
freeDSP
100 × 100 mm243 parts2LCC0-1.011
FreeDSP Catamaran.kicad PreRoute20220115
100 × 100 mm206 parts2LCC0-1.011
The 24AA256 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 24AA256 from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 100 × 100 mm and carries around 225 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is FreeDSP Catamaran by freeDSP.
24AA256: common questions
Where can I find a 24AA256 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 24AA256. 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 24AA256?
The median is 100 × 100 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 24AA256?
By GitHub stars, FreeDSP Catamaran by freeDSP, with 11 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 24AA256 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.