Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) is the pioneer of programmable logic solutions, enabling system and semiconductor companies to rapidly and cost effectively innovate, differentiate, and win in their markets. After inventing the technology in 1983, Altera continues to be at the forefront of programmable logic innovation. Today, Altera offers FPGAs, CPLDs, and HardCopy® ASICs in combination with software tools, intellectual property, and customer support to provide high-value programmable solutions to approximately 14,000 customers worldwide. With annual revenues in 2006 of US$1.29 billion, Altera is headquartered in San Jose, California, and employs approximately 2,600 people in 19 countries.

Forging the next evolution in electronic design, Altera® reprogrammable  solutions deliver fast time to market and an advantage over costly, high-risk ASIC development and inflexible ASSPs and digital signal processors. Altera offers value to a much broader market than was previously addressed by programmable logic products, and offers leading-edge programmable technology and solutions that provides maximum value to customers..

Mission Statement

Altera´s mission is to be the preeminent supplier of custom logic solutions to the electronics industry through product leadership, excellent value, and superior quality and service.