5 open source boards using the 74AC161
Real designs built with the 74AC161, 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.
Color
Noah1989
160 × 100 mm75 parts2LMIT2
Graphics
160 × 100 mm67 parts2LMIT2
VGA
John-Lluch
150 × 80 mm107 parts4LNo license10
Cft ctl
alexiosc
131.9 × 164.6 mm195 parts4LGPL-3.06
Cft ctl dip
131.9 × 164.6 mm195 parts4LGPL-3.06
The 74AC161 in open source designs
The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the 74AC161 from 3 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 150 × 100 mm and carries around 107 components.
60% use four copper layers or more, and 80% carry an open source license.
The most starred is VGA by John-Lluch.
Parts used alongside the 74AC161
What boards using the 74AC161 are built for
74AC161: common questions
Where can I find a 74AC161 reference design?
Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the 74AC161. 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 74AC161?
The 74AC157, 74LVC1G00, 74LVC1G08 and 74LVC1G373 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the 74AC161?
The median is 150 × 100 mm, and 40% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74AC161?
By GitHub stars, VGA by John-Lluch, with 10 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74AC161 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.