Altera
Altera Corporation was an American manufacturer of Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), which was founded in 1983. With its headquarters located in San Jose, California, Altera was at the forefront of the semiconductor industry for several decades. The company initially started by producing reprogrammable memory chips but quickly pivoted to focus on the development of PLDs. Altera's commitment to innovation and quality made it one of the key players in the semiconductor sector, contributing significantly to the evolution of programmable logic technology.
Over the years, Altera specialized in a range of integrated circuits, which catered to the needs of various markets including telecommunications, automotive, and industrial automation. The company's main product categories included Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs), and associated development software. Altera's products were known for their versatility, allowing electronic devices to be more flexible and adaptive to changing technology and market demands. The company's FPGAs, in particular, were notable for their high performance and were used in a wide array of applications from simple logic control to complex digital signal processing.
- Founded in 1983
- On December 28, 2015, Altera was acquired by Intel
- Headquartered in San Jose, California
- Known for Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs)
- Main products include FPGAs and CPLDs
- Served various markets such as telecommunications and automotive