5 open source boards using the PCA9306DC

Real designs built with the PCA9306DC, 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.

The PCA9306DC in open source designs

The gallery holds 5 open source boards using the PCA9306DC from 5 GitHub repositories; a typical one measures about 82.3 × 44 mm and carries around 36 components.

60% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 20% carry an open source license.

The most starred is Fc980c controller by wlhlm.

Parts used alongside the PCA9306DC

Microcontrollers on boards using the PCA9306DC

What boards using the PCA9306DC are built for

PCA9306DC: common questions

Where can I find a PCA9306DC reference design?

Each of the 5 boards on this page is a real design using the PCA9306DC. Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.

Which microcontrollers do boards using the PCA9306DC use?

Most are built on AVR/Arduino (2) and RP2040/RP2350 (1).

How big is a typical board using the PCA9306DC?

The median is 82.3 × 44 mm, and 60% are two-layer designs.

What is the most popular open source board using the PCA9306DC?

By GitHub stars, Fc980c controller by wlhlm, with 20 stars.

Can I simulate one of these boards using the PCA9306DC 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.

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