2 open source boards using the 74VHC541
Real designs built with the 74VHC541, 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.
PICVFD Clock
drewsum
200 × 50 mm458 parts2LNo license1
PICNixie Clock
200 × 50 mm322 parts4LNo license0
The 74VHC541 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the 74VHC541 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 200 × 50 mm and carries around 390 components.
50% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 0% carry an open source license.
The most starred is VFD Clock by drewsum.
Parts used alongside the 74VHC541
Microcontrollers on boards using the 74VHC541
What boards using the 74VHC541 are built for
74VHC541: common questions
Where can I find a 74VHC541 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the 74VHC541. 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 74VHC541?
The 74LVC1G97, DS1683, DS3231MZ, FT234XD and INA219BxDCN appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the 74VHC541 use?
Most are built on PIC (2).
How big is a typical board using the 74VHC541?
The median is 200 × 50 mm, and 50% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the 74VHC541?
By GitHub stars, VFD Clock by drewsum, with 1 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the 74VHC541 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.