Altera is a leading manufacturer of programmable logic devices, specializing in field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs), and system-on-chip FPGAs (SoC FPGAs). Founded in 1983, Altera became part of Intel in 2015 and regained operational independence in 2025, establishing itself as one of the largest pure-play FPGA semiconductor solutions companies. With the tagline “Accelerating Innovators”, Altera focuses on delivering scalable, high-performance hardware and AI-enabled solutions for cloud, edge, and industrial applications.
Altera’s product portfolio includes high-performance Stratix FPGAs, cost-efficient Cyclone FPGAs, Max CPLDs, and SoC FPGAs that combine embedded processors with programmable logic. To support engineers, the company also offers software development tools such as Quartus Prime Pro, IP cores, and Agilex FPGA development kits, enabling rapid prototyping and integration of customized digital systems. Altera’s AI Suite and OpenVINO tools provide optimized AI acceleration for FPGA designs, helping companies address complex workloads in real-time applications.
Target markets for Altera’s programmable solutions include telecommunications, networking, data processing, industrial automation, automotive, and edge computing. Its FPGAs are used in applications ranging from factory automation and robotics to medical equipment and high-speed networking, offering flexibility to integrate AI inferencing, advanced connectivity standards, and evolving technologies such as PCI Express, CXL, Ethernet, and 6G wireless.
Altera’s combination of high-performance hardware, software, and IP solutions positions it as a key partner for enterprises seeking adaptable, AI-ready, and energy-efficient FPGA technology in an increasingly complex digital and industrial landscape.
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