2 open source boards using the 74AC04
Real designs built with the 74AC04, 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.
RP2040/RP2350We816-mark2
danwerner21
360.1 × 141.4 mm128 parts2LNo license1
VGA
John-Lluch
150 × 80 mm107 parts4LNo license10
The 74AC04 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74AC04 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 255.1 × 110.7 mm and carries around 118 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is VGA by John-Lluch.
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74AC04
74AC04: common questions
Where can I find a 74AC04 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74AC04. 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 74AC04 use?
Most are built on RP2040/RP2350 (1).
How big is a typical board using the 74AC04?
The median is 255.1 × 110.7 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74AC04?
By GitHub stars, VGA by John-Lluch, with 10 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74AC04 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.