Test & Measurement

Altera FPGAs enable pin-accurate timing, pattern generation, and real-time response needed in modern semiconductor ATEs. Their logic density and reconfigurable architecture support high-speed testing of digital ICs, analog front ends, and advanced SoCs.

With flexible I/O and embedded video processing IP, Altera FPGAs support high-resolution pattern generation, frame validation, and interface testing for MIPI and LVDS standards—ideal for camera modules in a multitude of applications of camera sensor devices.

Altera FPGAs are integral components in USB 3.2 testers, facilitating the validation and testing of USB 3.2 interfaces. These testers utilize Altera's FPGA technology to ensure compliance with USB 3.2 specifications, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities and enabling thorough testing of USB 3.2 devices for optimal performance and reliability.

With adaptable I/O and integrated video processing IP, Altera FPGAs enable high-resolution pattern generation, frame verification, and interface testing across MIPI, LVDS, HDMI, and DisplayPort standards, ideal for validating camera modules and display systems in diverse end applications.

Altera FPGAs offer high-speed transceivers and protocol IPs for emulating host and device behavior in SSD and storage validation. Engineers use them to test NVMe, PCIe, and SATA compliance, latency, and throughput under real-world workloads and failure conditions.

Altera FPGAs bring real-time waveform capture, fast triggering, and responsive display updates to portable oscilloscopes. Their parallel architecture supports deep memory buffering and multi-channel signal analysis, enabling engineers to visualize high-speed signals on compact, battery-powered instruments. With low power consumption and flexible I/O, Altera FPGAs are ideal for enabling field-ready oscilloscopes without compromising performance.

Altera FPGAs enable GHz-range oscilloscopes to deliver high-speed waveform acquisition, deep memory capture, and real-time analysis for RF signals. With integrated multi-Gbps PAM4 transceivers with PCIe & memory support, fast DSP blocks, and precision timing control, FPGAs support advanced features like trigger conditioning, spectral analysis, and protocol decoding. Ideal for R&D labs and production test environments, they provide the flexibility and performance needed to visualize and characterize fast-changing RF waveforms across wireless, radar, and high-speed digital domains.

Altera FPGAs power the newest high-speed Ethernet testers, enabling real-time traffic generation, error injection, and protocol validation at 400GE and 800GE line rates. With hardened Ethernet IP, multi-rate transceivers up to 116 Gbps, and integrated PCS/PMA support, Altera devices deliver the performance and flexibility needed to validate physical and MAC layers, stress-test switching infrastructure, and ensure compliance with evolving IEEE standards. Ideal for lab and production environments, they help accelerate development and deployment of ultra-high-speed networking systems.

The PCIe tester uses Agilex® 7 FPGAs to validate PCIe links against industry standards. With its high-performance FPGA fabric, the tester offers robust functionality for analyzing and validating PCIe communication, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Its flexibility and scalability make it an ideal solution for testing various PCIe configurations and optimizing performance in diverse applications.

Altera FPGAs enable advanced 5G and emerging 6G test platforms with real-time processing, low-latency signal paths, and support for massive bandwidths across sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrums. With integrated DSP blocks, high-speed SerDes, and support for beamforming, MIMO, and IQ modulation, Altera devices are ideal for validating baseband and RF performance, protocol compliance, and end-to-end system behavior. Their reprogrammability ensures adaptability to evolving 3GPP standards, making them essential for next-gen wireless infrastructure testing.

Altera Programmable Acceleration Cards (PACs) with Altera FPGAs provide a powerful foundation for testing and emulating Open RAN (xRAN) architectures. With flexible logic, embedded DSP, and high-speed transceivers, they enable real-time processing of fronthaul protocols such as eCPRI and RoE. Ideal for Layer 1 offload, traffic shaping, and protocol validation, PAC-based platforms allow engineers to test DU/CU interoperability, timing synchronization, and network slicing under realistic load conditions. Altera FPGAs ensure adaptability as xRAN standards evolve.

Altera FPGAs power flexible, high-performance testers for in-vehicle networks, enabling real-time validation of protocols like CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet. With multi-voltage I/O support, precise timing control, and reconfigurable logic, Altera devices allow engineers to emulate ECUs, inject faults, and monitor traffic under varying load and environmental conditions. Ideal for R&D and end-of-line testing, Altera-based solutions adapt easily to evolving automotive standards and long product lifecycles.