phyCORE-RT1170 Software Release (BSP-Zephyr-RT1170-PD26.1.0)
Software Release Name: BSP-Zephyr-RT1170-PD26.1.0
Release Date: October 01, 2026
Release Highlights:
Zephyr
- Zephyr Update: Update to Zephyr v4.4.0 (tag: v4.4.0-phy1), updated from v4.1.0
- Upstream Board Support: phyCORE-RT1170 and phyBOARD-Atlas RT1170 support is now part of upstream Zephyr, along with the drivers for the DP83867 Ethernet PHY, TLV320AIC3110 audio codec, DAC12 and ICM-40627 accelerometer/gyroscope
- OV5640 Camera: Added the
phytec_ov5640shield for the OV5640 MIPI CSI-2 camera module - SPI NOR Flash: Updated the XIP flash configuration for the MX25U12832FM2I02 SPI NOR flash
Example Application
- Application Update: Update to v4.4.0-phy1, updated from v4.1.0-phy2
- Camera Capture Example: Added a camera capture example that shows the OV5640 feed on the MIPI DSI display. Enable it with
csi_capture.conf. - LVGL Widgets Demo: The widgets demo now includes all of its tabs
Build Enviroment
- Host Requirement: The tested build host is now Ubuntu 24.04
- SDK Installation: The Zephyr SDK and Python dependencies are now installed with
west sdk installandwest packages pip --install
View Full Release Notes Here: https://docs.phytec.com/projects/zephyr-phycore-rt1170/en/bsp-zephyr-rt1170-pd26.1.0/releasenotes/pd26.1.0.html
Repo Links
Zephyr: https://github.com/phytec/zephyr-phytec/tree/v4.4.0-phy1 (tag: v4.4.0-phy1)
RT1170 Example Application : https://github.com/phytec/zephyr-phytec-application/tree/v4.4.0-phy1 (tag: v4.4.0-phy1)
To evaluate the phyCORE-RT1170 purchase a development kit or get in touch with the PHYTEC Sales Team today!
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