17 open source boards using the 74LVC4245
Real designs built with the 74LVC4245, 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.
6502 adapter
hoglet67
49 × 75.2 mm57 parts2LGPL-3.0109
6502 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm57 parts2LNo license66
FPGADmgplus
Spritetm
78.5 × 80 mm108 parts2LNo license19
6502 adapter
sharpie7
49 × 75.2 mm57 parts2LGPL-2.019
6502 adapter
DopierRex
49 × 75.2 mm57 parts2LGPL-3.010
6809e adapter
49 × 75.2 mm55 parts2LGPL-3.0109
6809e adapter
49 × 75.2 mm55 parts2LNo license66
6809e adapter
49 × 75.2 mm55 parts2LGPL-2.019
6502 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm57 parts2LGPL-3.017
6809e adapter
49 × 75.2 mm55 parts2LGPL-3.010
Z80 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm47 parts2LGPL-3.0109
Z80 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm47 parts2LNo license66
Z80 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm47 parts2LGPL-2.019
6809e adapter
49 × 75.2 mm55 parts2LGPL-3.017
Z80 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm47 parts2LGPL-3.010
Z80 adapter
49 × 75.2 mm47 parts2LGPL-3.017
STM32RAMROM CPLD board
roberto314
100 × 100 mm42 parts2LNo license1
The 74LVC4245 in open source designs
The gallery holds 17 open source boards using the 74LVC4245 from 7 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 49 × 75.2 mm and carries around 55 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 71% carry an open source license.
The most starred is 6502 adapter by hoglet67.
Parts used alongside the 74LVC4245
What boards using the 74LVC4245 are built for
74LVC4245: common questions
Where can I find a 74LVC4245 reference design?
Each of the 17 boards on this page is a real design using the 74LVC4245. 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 74LVC4245?
The 74LV1T125, MC6809E, WD65C02 and Z80CPU appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74LVC4245 use?
Most are built on FPGA (1) and STM32 (1).
How big is a typical board using the 74LVC4245?
The median is 49 × 75.2 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74LVC4245?
By GitHub stars, 6502 adapter by hoglet67, with 109 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74LVC4245 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.