7 open source boards using the ADF4158
Real designs built with the ADF4158, 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.
FPGA
Fmcw
matthuszagh
118.6 × 83.2 mm432 parts4LApache-2.066STM32
Radar v2
ckflight
90.2 × 40 mm264 parts4LGPL-3.055ADF4158
daniestevez
55 × 25 mm78 parts4LCERN-OHL-P-2.030STM32
Radar v2
TonyStark2007
90.2 × 40 mm264 parts4LGPL-3.015FPGA
Fmcw nightly
matthuszagh
94.6 × 83.4 mm424 parts4LApache-2.066Radar RF
ckflight
42.9 × 24.5 mm138 parts4LGPL-3.055Radar RF
TonyStark2007
42.9 × 24.5 mm138 parts4LGPL-3.015
The ADF4158 in open source designs
The gallery holds 7 open source boards using the ADF4158 from 4 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 90.2 × 40 mm and carries around 264 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Fmcw by matthuszagh.
Parts used alongside the ADF4158
What boards using the ADF4158 are built for
ADF4158: common questions
Where can I find a ADF4158 reference design?
Each of the 7 boards on this page is a real design using the ADF4158. 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 ADF4158?
The PAT1220-C-6DB, SKY65404, TRF37A73, 5400BL15B050E and ADC_Connector appear in the most repositories here.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the ADF4158 use?
Most are built on FPGA (2) and STM32 (2).
How big is a typical board using the ADF4158?
The median is 90.2 × 40 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the ADF4158?
By GitHub stars, Fmcw by matthuszagh, with 66 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the ADF4158 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.