'Altera,' once absorbed by Intel, revives to target the $55 billion FPGA market

Altera Announces Expansion of FPGA Portfolio

Intel announced on the 4th that it will spin off the programmable semiconductor (FPGA) company 'Altera,' which it acquired in 2015, as a startup.

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FPGA refers to a type of system semiconductor that can be programmed. Unlike general semiconductors whose circuits cannot be changed, it supports designing digital circuits tailored to specific applications.

After acquiring Altera, a specialized FPGA company, Intel absorbed it into its internal organization called the 'Programmable Solutions Group (PSG).' Since then, it has expanded its business by introducing FPGA in various fields.

Going forward, Altera, spun off from Intel, will operate independently. To gain leadership in the FPGA market, which boasts a scale of over $55 billion, it plans to expand its product portfolio, including FPGAs with AI embedded in the fabric.

Sandra Rivera, CEO of Altera, said, "Customers are striving to respond to increasingly complex technical challenges, differentiate themselves from competitors, and reduce time in the value creation process," adding, "In this process, there is an opportunity for the FPGA market to be revitalized."

She continued, "We will provide programmable solutions and applicable AI technologies across a wide range of application areas including telecommunications, cloud, data centers, embedded systems, industrial, automotive, and military aviation markets," adding, "By adopting a bold, agile, and customer-centric approach, we will lead the FPGA market."

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