23.07.2025

The phyBOARD for VC MIPI Development Kit from Phytec, in collaboration with Vision Components, is now available in two versions with NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 8M Mini processor boards. Both versions provide plug-and-play support for Vision Components' more than 50 VC MIPI® Cameras. The two embedded vision kits enable users to start development immediately, with cameras ranging from 0.5 to over 20 megapixels resolution, global shutter, rolling shutter, and rolling reset shutter. They can be ordered from both companies and cost 295 euros plus VAT for the phyBOARD-Pollux (i.MX 8M Plus) Imaging Kit and 480 euros plus VAT for the phyBOARD-Polis (i.MX 8M Mini) Imaging Kit. The desired VC MIPI® Camera Module can be selected separately.

For further information, visit: www.phytec.eu / https://www.mipi-modules.com/en/

Both development kits contain all the necessary components for quick and easy setup of an embedded system with integrated image processing. The corresponding V4L2 drivers for addressing the VC MIPI® Cameras from own applications or via middleware such as GStreamer, OpenCV, or Halcon are included in the supplied Linux BSP. The scope of delivery also includes adapters and cables for the VC MIPI® Cameras and, for the phyBOARD-Polis with i.MX 8M Mini, a 10" display with capacitive touch. The phyBOARD-Pollux with i.MX 8M Plus processor board supports HDMI to connect a standard display.

Collaboration for perfect integration of processor boards and cameras

The embedded vision kits were developed in close collaboration between Phytec and Vision Components with the aim of simplifying the development of custom embedded vision applications for customers through a wide selection of image sensors and seamless integration with processor boards. Phytec's processor boards and Vision Components' MIPI CSI-2 Cameras are characterized by their industrial-grade “Made in Germany” quality, long-term availability, and favorable price-performance ratio. Both companies offer customers comprehensive support in development and integration.

Phytec develops and produces embedded system on modules, processor boards and complete systems for industrial series production in Mainz, Germany. The company also offers comprehensive services, from the development of customized hardware and software to embedded imaging integration, security, update and device management.

Vision Components has been an expert in embedded vision for about 30 years and develops and produces MIPI cameras, embedded vision systems and accessories for simple, fast and cost-effective integration in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe, Germany.