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PHYTEC Expands Modular SoM Portfolio for Secure Embedded Systems
New processor options and Ubuntu Pro support target scalable performance, cybersecurity compliance and faster development across industrial and vision applications.
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Designing embedded hardware often requires balancing performance upgrades, component availability and long-term security maintenance. Addressing these constraints in industrial, IoT and vision devices, PHYTEC will present an expanded phyFLEX System on Module (SoM) family together with software and integration platforms at Embedded World 2026 (10 - 12 March).
The additions include new interchangeable modules based on processors from NXP, STMicroelectronics, Synaptics and Texas Instruments, as well as OEM solutions and security services.
Interchangeable modules as a lifecycle strategy
The phyFLEX solder-on modules share a common footprint, allowing processor variants to be exchanged without redesigning the carrier board. This supports performance scaling and component substitution in the event of shortages or lifecycle changes.
New modules include:
- phyFLEX-i.MX 952 FPSC, derived from NXP i.MX 95, with four instead of six ARM Cortex-A55 cores and reduced GPU/NPU configuration
- phyFLEX-i.MX 937 FPSC featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 and Cortex-M33 for real-time tasks, combined with LPDDR5 memory delivering up to 5.8 GByte/s bandwidth
- phyFLEX-AM62P with up to four ARM Cortex-A53 cores and GPU performance up to 50 GFLOPS
- phyFLEX-STM32MP2x FPSC with single- or dual-core variants and optional GPU
- phyFLEX-SL261x integrating Synaptics processors with scalable AI units
The NXP-based variants include integrated ISP and Cortex-M7/M33 real-time cores, enabling mixed workloads such as Linux-based user interfaces alongside deterministic control tasks. The common FPSC footprint enables tiered computing options within one mechanical design, improving resilience across the digital supply chain when specific components become unavailable.
Vision integration platform reduces engineering effort
For embedded vision applications, PHYTEC is showcasing phyVIP at embedded world 2026. The platform is built on the phyFLEX standard and initially supports NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 95 processors with optional AI accelerators.
By integrating imaging interfaces, processing hardware and AI capabilities into a pre-validated module environment, phyVIP reduces development effort for vision projects by up to 70 percent. This targets inspection systems, robotics and edge AI applications where hardware integration and software adaptation often dominate project timelines.
Operating system options and cyber resilience
A central theme at the exhibition is software security. PHYTEC is introducing SoMs and OEM products running Ubuntu Pro for Devices as an alternative operating system option. The environment provides long-term security patches, extended maintenance and standardized update mechanisms via package management.
These offerings address regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act and support structured update and device management for connected industrial equipment. The combination of hardware modularity and maintained operating system images enables long-term deployment strategies aligned with security-by-design principles.
From IoT gateways to EV charging platforms
In addition to modules, PHYTEC is presenting scalable OEM gateways and turnkey embedded systems for volume production. In cooperation with chargebyte, solutions for EV charging electronics are also being shown.
By combining interchangeable hardware, AI-capable vision platforms and maintained software stacks, the company positions its phyFLEX ecosystem as a scalable foundation for industrial and embedded systems that must remain adaptable over multiple product generations.
www.phytec.com
Vision integration platform reduces engineering effort
For embedded vision applications, PHYTEC is showcasing phyVIP at embedded world 2026. The platform is built on the phyFLEX standard and initially supports NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 95 processors with optional AI accelerators.
By integrating imaging interfaces, processing hardware and AI capabilities into a pre-validated module environment, phyVIP reduces development effort for vision projects by up to 70 percent. This targets inspection systems, robotics and edge AI applications where hardware integration and software adaptation often dominate project timelines.
Operating system options and cyber resilience
A central theme at the exhibition is software security. PHYTEC is introducing SoMs and OEM products running Ubuntu Pro for Devices as an alternative operating system option. The environment provides long-term security patches, extended maintenance and standardized update mechanisms via package management.
These offerings address regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act and support structured update and device management for connected industrial equipment. The combination of hardware modularity and maintained operating system images enables long-term deployment strategies aligned with security-by-design principles.
From IoT gateways to EV charging platforms
In addition to modules, PHYTEC is presenting scalable OEM gateways and turnkey embedded systems for volume production. In cooperation with chargebyte, solutions for EV charging electronics are also being shown.
By combining interchangeable hardware, AI-capable vision platforms and maintained software stacks, the company positions its phyFLEX ecosystem as a scalable foundation for industrial and embedded systems that must remain adaptable over multiple product generations.
www.phytec.com
