2 open source boards using the DDR5
Real designs built with the DDR5, 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.
Fault injection interposer
refault-artifacts
133.4 × 21.9 mm119 parts6LMIT8
Ddr5-udimm interposer
mcsee-artifacts
133.4 × 18.3 mm215 parts4LNo license2
The DDR5 in open source designs
The gallery holds 2 open source boards using the DDR5 from 2 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 133.4 × 20.1 mm and carries around 167 components.
100% use four copper layers or more, and 50% carry an open source license.
The most starred is Fault injection interposer by refault-artifacts.
DDR5: common questions
Where can I find a DDR5 reference design?
Each of the 2 boards on this page is a real design using the DDR5. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
How big is a typical board using the DDR5?
The median is 133.4 × 20.1 mm, and 0% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the DDR5?
By GitHub stars, Fault injection interposer by refault-artifacts, with 8 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the DDR5 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.