Welcome to Altera
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Altera is recognized around the world as the pioneer of system-on-a-programmable-chip (SOPC) devices. We feature industry-leading reprogrammable logic technology in our field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs). And, we combine software tools, intellectual property (IP), and design services with our high-value devices to provide comprehensive solutions.
In short, our portfolio of programmable solutions enable system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost-effectively innovate and differentiate new products in their markets.
Getting the Information You Want
Our website is organized into seven sections under the Altera logo at the top of every page so you can get the information you need quickly:
Products: Learn more about our devices, design software, intellectual property (IP), design services, development kits, and literature.
Support: Support information on our devices and IP, including interfaces, peripherals, and Nios® II embedded processors. In this section, you will also find support for Quartus® II and MAX+PLUS® II design software, along with links to registration for Altera’s online technical support through training and mySupport.
End Markets: Review product application information for the automotive, broadcast, consumer, medical, military, test & measurement, wireless, and wireline markets. Take a look at some reference designs that illustrate potential uses of Altera’s products in your systems.
Technology Center: Access to all the design tools and information you’ll need to maximize the use of embedded processors, memory, digital signal processing (DSP), signal integrity, and system integration. You’ll also find information about the parallel I/O and high-speed I/O features available in our FPGAs.
Education & Events: Details on Altera and third-party training, the Altera® University Program, and Altera corporate events and trade shows. This section also contains information about our library of view-on-demand webcasts and online demonstrations.
Corporate: An overview of who we are and what we do. This section also contains career opportunities at Altera, information for investors, the latest press information from our newsroom, information about Altera’s industry-leading partnership program, customer success stories, and how to contact us.
Buy Online: This is your online resource for buying Altera devices, development kits, education boards, cables and more.
Learning What’s New
On return visits to our website, be sure to go to our Home Page and scan the items in the What’s New and Upcoming Events column to quickly learn the latest news from Altera. In addition, take a look at the large promotional banner at the top of the page and other advertising banners at the bottom of the page for links to special product offers, services and events.
Commenting or Asking Questions
We hope you find your visits to our website helpful and informative. If you have comments or questions regarding our website usability or content, complete the Please Give Us Feedback form. For technical assistance, see MySupport.
