PHYTEC Q2 Newsletter: SOM-mer of Innovation

No Limits with phyCORE SOMs

Unleashing the Full Potential of Your Processor

At PHYTEC, we believe embedded platforms should adapt to you, not the other way around. That’s why our phyCORE line of System on Modules weren't just built to check boxes. They're engineered to give you full access to what your processor can actually do.

Take the AM64x processor for example. It supports up to 9 UARTs, and with a phyCORE SOM, you can bring all of them online. Where some solutions might require compromises or leave features of the SoC untapped, phyCORE empowers you to build exactly what you envisioned. 

Our engineers took this specific situation on as a challenge and proved it:

• 9x UARTs fully enabled and tested on the phyCORE-AM64x
• No hardware changes required, just the right expertise and integration
• Complete reference patch and meta layer to get started fast

This is the PHYTEC difference:

• We don't lock you out of advanced features
• We design with maximum flexibility in mind
• We support what we build with real engineering insight
• We document our proof of concept, so you don't have to start from scratch

While other SOM providers may limit you to what's easy or pre-packaged, PHYTEC enables you to access everything the processor offers - because that's what you paid for. 

⚙️If your design needs it, phyCORE delivers it. That's the PHYTEC promise. 

New Security Whitepaper: Design Cyber Resilience from the Start

A Practical Guide to Embedded Security You Can Use Today

Your devices are only as secure as the foundation they're built on. That's why PHYTEC, in collaboration with NXP, created this in-depth, actionable guide to designing security at every layer of your embedded system. 

Inside you'll discover:

• Clear, approachable explanations of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
• Step-by-step guidance on Secure Boot, secure updates, and chain of trust
• Best practices for lifecycle management, CVE monitoring, and compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act
• Expert insights from PHYTEC and NXP engineers who have already solved the most common challenges

This isn't theory, it's a practical playbook to help you:

• Reduce development time and cost
• Minimize risk and avoid costly rework
• Accelerate secure deployment to market

When you download, you'll also get:

• Exclusive documentation you won't find anywhere else
• A complimentary 30-minute consultation with a PHYTEC engineer so you can get hands-on answers before you burn your first secure key

Start your secure development journey with clarity and confidence. 

To put the concepts from the whitepaper into practice, we also created the SecuriPHY SOM Bundle. We've been through the process before and designed this kit to help you build confidence as you work toward your own custom security solution. It's a complete package to help you:

• Implement Secure Boot and encryption faster
• Simplify device authentication and lifecycle management
• Launch secure products with confidence 

What's Inside the bundle?

• 4x phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus SOMs, pre-configured for every stage of secure development:
  • 1x SOM left unsecured for general application development
  • 1x SOM for burning PHYTEC Development Keys to evaluate our security reference implementation
  • 1x SOM for burning your own production keys
  • 1x backup SOM, because mistakes happen, and incorrectly configured keys can brick a module

Together, the whitepaper and SecuriPHY Bundle give you a complete roadmap and toolset to build secure, resilient devices from day one.

🔒Explore the SecuriPHY SOM Bundle

How-To-With-True: Multi-Display Made Easy

See What's Possible on the phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus

Ready to elevate your embedded GUI? Our Graphics Series shows you exactly how to unlock advanced graphics capabilities on the phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus.

In the latest episode, we dive into multi-display support using Qt6, with a hands-on demonstration of setup, configuration, and performance tips. 

Catch up on the full series to learn:

• How to build rich, responsive UIs
• Techniques for hardware acceleration and optimized rendering 
• Best practices for multi-display applications

🎬 Watch the newest episode and explore what's possible when you build with phyCORE.

New Resources for EV Charging Development

Accelerate your EVSE Projects with our new EVSE Expansion Board 

Building reliable, standards-compliant EV charging solutions? We've published a new blog introducing the EVSE Expansion Board (PEB-X-005); a purpose-built reference platform that makes it easier to design and test AC charging stations with the phyCORE-AM62x.

In this post, you'll discover:

• What's included on the EVSE Expansion Board and how it helps you get started faster
• How communication between your charger and vehicle happens
• Example use cases and applications you can build
• Tips to begin your own EVSE development with confidence 

Whether you're creating residential chargers, commercial stations, or fleet solutions, these resources give you a clear head start.

🔋 Read the EVSE Blog

What's Next at PHYTEC: SOMs in Development

Stay Ahead of the Curve with phyCORE SOMs

We have several new phyCORE SOMs already in development, and thanks to our close relationships with leading silicon partners, you can count on PHYTEC to deliver solutions that are ready when you are. We’re excited to share a look at what’s coming next. 

We're actively working on:

• phyCORE-AM67x - Coming September 2025
• phyCORE-AM62Lx - Coming September 2025
• phyCORE-AM62Px - Coming March 2026

While these products aren't available quite yet, they're well underway. If you have projects in planning or evaluation, now is the perfect time to start the conversation. Don't settle for a generic platform. Let us help you build on a foundation designed to maximize performance, accelerate time to market, and keep you ahead of the competition.