2 open source boards using the 74S174
Real designs built with the 74S174, 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
Northstar HD-5
abzman
190.6 × 172.4 mm154 parts2LUnlicense4
The 74S174 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74S174 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 264.1 × 139.1 mm and carries around 161 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.
What boards using the 74S174 are built for
74S174: common questions
Where can I find a 74S174 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74S174. 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 74S174?
The 74LS04, 74LS273, 74LS374, 74LS393 and 74LS74 appear in the most repositories here.
How big is a typical board using the 74S174?
The median is 264.1 × 139.1 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74S174?
By GitHub stars, CGA Redux by hkzlab, with 56 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74S174 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.