7 open source boards using the 74AHC244
Real designs built with the 74AHC244, 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.
Main board
esl-epfl
144.3 × 143.8 mm253 parts4LNo license11
GCM
JonathSpirit
203 × 116 mm123 parts4LCERN-OHL-W-2.03
Main board
144.3 × 143.8 mm259 parts4LNo license2
Microchip SAMRomi unified board advanced
WPIRoboticsEngineering
125.1 × 125.7 mm91 parts4LNo license1
Vna mm ref
loxodes
115.5 × 66 mm210 parts4LNo license206
AVR/ArduinoVga
agkaminski
129.5 × 74.2 mm36 parts2LNo license1
RP2040/RP2350Piggyback 3v3
ForgottenMachines
368.3 × 90.8 mm22 parts2LNo license5
The 74AHC244 in open source designs
The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the 74AHC244 from 7 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 144.3 × 116 mm and carries around 123 components.
71% use four copper layers or more, and 14% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Vna mm ref by loxodes.
Parts used alongside the 74AHC244
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74AHC244
What boards using the 74AHC244 are built for
74AHC244: common questions
Where can I find a 74AHC244 reference design?
Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the 74AHC244. 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 74AHC244?
The 74AHC1G04, 24AA02E-OT, 74AHCT1G08, BIWIN_DTS04GE_SMD and FT4232HL appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74AHC244 use?
Most are built on AVR/Arduino (1), RP2040/RP2350 (1) and Microchip SAM (1).
How big is a typical board using the 74AHC244?
The median is 144.3 × 116 mm, and 29% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74AHC244?
By GitHub stars, Vna mm ref by loxodes, with 206 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74AHC244 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.