The demand for the integration of image processing into customer-specifically developed devices is high  –  regardless of the sector.

With its phyCAM concept, PHYTEC offers a flexible modular system that allows the combination of different computation kernels with an wide range of digital camera heads.
 
The new phyCAM-S camera interface brings even more flexibility to the table:  The data is transferred via an LVDS interface. The differential-serial transmission makes it possible to cover distances of up to 6 meters between camera head and computer board. Including the power supply and control signals, the phyCAM-S requires only 8 wires. 
For device developers, this camera interface means lots more leeway. The cameras can now be set up more flexibly in the device. The cable between the camera and the CPU board is more flexible and the developer does not have to pay attention to the length of the cord.
Furthermore, it is now possible to separate the camera head from the main device. The connection can simply be established through a CAT-6 Ethernet cable.
 
To match this solution, PHYTEC offers the micro-controller boards of the phyCARD generation. All boards come with the compatible LVDS camera interface. As a result, the developer has at its disposal not only the fully scalable computing power, but also enjoys the level of design sustainability that makes it possible to upgrade the device in the future with the latest processors.
Cost-efficient development kits are available for the camera modules and micro-controller boards with phyCAM-S interface.
 
The phyCARD-S in this kit is equipped with a Freescale i.MX27 CPU and offers an integrated video pre-/post-processing unit and an MPEG-4 codec for multimedia and streaming applications. 
This kit includes all of the components required for the evaluation and the start of development projects. The motherboard is equipped with all critical standard interfaces. The phyCAM-S camera head with WVGA color sensor is set off and is connected to the RJ-45 plug of the motherboard via a CAT-5 cable. With regard to the software, the kit includes OSELAS Embedded Linux. The camera driver is already integrated into the BSP. The driver software is V4L2-compatible. GStreamer examples allow the display of live images and the archiving of snapshots. Expanded camera and interface configurations are also possible. The examples are also available in the source code.
 
The kit package includes a 5” touch display, the software BSP, a comprehensive user manual and all required cords.

QuickStart-Instructions

The phyCORE SOMs, combined with the PHYTEC Carrier Board, provide an excellent platform to jump start embedded designs and propel concepts to prototypes and prototypes on to finished product. Detailed QuickStart-Instructions guide you through the processes of starting up your kit and running a first sample project. Please download the QuickStart-Instructions for in-depth information(see link under „Documentation“-Tab).

Start-Up Guarantee

PHYTEC also back up thier kits with a Start-Up Guarantee. We invite you to make use of our free Technical Support until any start-up problem you might encounter is solved. The positive out-of-box experience with a Rapid Development Kit illustrates PHYTEC's continuous commitment to providing customers with effective embedded solutions. We offer a hands-on, industry-centric entry point for embedded developments. This resembles a key starting point for OEMs needing to have a complete solution up and running under very short development time constraints.