phyBOARD®‑Izar: High‑Performance Industrial Development Kit Powered by TI AM68x / TDA4x
Overview
The phyBOARD®‑Izar from PHYTEC is a powerful rapid development kit designed to meet the needs of demanding industrial applications. Built on the Texas Instruments AM68x / TDA4x processor family, this single‑board computer combines high computing performance, advanced signal processing, and AI acceleration in one robust platform.
Performance That Drives Intelligent Systems
At the core of phyBOARD®‑Izar is the phyCORE®‑AM68x/TDA4x System on Module, a processing platform developed specifically for applications that require large amounts of data processing and real‑time performance.
Key Performance Highlights
Dual ARM Cortex‑A72 cores running up to 2 GHz
Integrated deep‑learning engine
Dedicated DSPs and specialized hardware accelerators
This architecture is optimized for high‑end image processing and AI‑oriented workloads, enabling the board to handle compute‑intensive applications efficiently.
With performance reaching:
Up to 160 GFLOPS via integrated DSPs
Up to 50 GFLOPS GPU performance
phyBOARD®‑Izar delivers the processing power needed for advanced data analysis and visualization.
Fast, Flexible Connectivity for Industrial Integration
phyBOARD®‑Izar is designed for fast communication and easy system integration, offering an extensive set of interfaces.
High‑Speed Interfaces
PCIe Gen 3
USB 3.0
Two Gigabit Ethernet connections
Industrial and Peripheral Interfaces
RS‑232
RS‑232 or RS‑485
UART
Two isolated RS‑232 interfaces
CAN and serial connections via included cables
This variety of interfaces allows the board to integrate smoothly into a wide range of industrial and embedded systems.
Imaging and Visualization Ready Out of the Box
The phyBOARD®‑Izar development kit is well suited for applications that rely on image processing and visualization.
Included imaging and display components:
phyCAM‑M color camera, including connection cable
10‑inch 1280 × 800 color display, including connection cable
Drivers for phyCAM cameras are already integrated into the Linux BSP, simplifying camera bring‑up and evaluation.
The platform supports dynamic data visualization, including interactive 3D‑rendered graphics, enabling intuitive operation during development and system testing.
Ready‑to‑Use Software Support
To accelerate development, phyBOARD®‑Izar is delivered with a preconfigured software environment:
Linux Yocto‑based Board Support Package (BSP) on µSD card
This ready‑to‑use BSP includes the necessary drivers and components required to begin development quickly, reducing setup effort and time to evaluation.
Designed for Demanding Industrial Applications
According to PHYTEC, the phyBOARD®‑Izar development kit is suitable for a wide range of industries, including:
Automotive – driver assistance systems and autonomous driving
Agriculture – autonomous harvesters and robotic lawnmowers
Aviation – autonomous drone platforms
Industrial production – autonomous robot arms
Medical technology – operation support and image processing
These application areas highlight the board’s versatility in performance‑critical and data‑intensive environments.
What’s Included in the Development Kit
The phyBOARD®‑Izar rapid development kit provides everything needed to get started:
Why Choose phyBOARD®‑Izar?
phyBOARD®‑Izar brings together:
High‑performance computing with AI acceleration
Specialized hardware for image processing
A wide range of industrial interfaces
A complete hardware and software development kit
All in a platform designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.
Conclusion
The phyBOARD®‑Izar is a high‑performance industrial development kit tailored for applications that demand advanced computing power, image processing, and fast data exchange. With its TI AM68x / TDA4x‑based architecture, integrated accelerators, and comprehensive interface set, it provides a strong and flexible foundation for developing sophisticated embedded systems.














