2 open source boards using the 74S08
Real designs built with the 74S08, 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.
CGA Redux
hkzlab
337.6 × 105.7 mm168 parts4LCC-BY-NC-4.056
ADV-16 CPU
abzman
228.1 × 172.7 mm111 parts2LUnlicense4
The 74S08 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74S08 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 282.8 × 139.2 mm and carries around 140 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is CGA Redux by hkzlab.
Parts used alongside the 74S08
What boards using the 74S08 are built for
74S08: common questions
Where can I find a 74S08 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74S08. 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 74S08?
The 74LS00, 74LS04, 74LS174, 74LS244 and 74LS32 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the 74S08?
The median is 282.8 × 139.2 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74S08?
By GitHub stars, CGA Redux by hkzlab, with 56 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74S08 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.