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Altera FPGAs Built for the RAN

The Radio Access Network (RAN) is rapidly evolving with the emergence of 6G, AI-driven optimizations, and increasingly diverse global standards. As demand grows for intelligent, differentiated wireless solutions, Altera FPGAs are purpose-built to meet these challenges—delivering the performance, power efficiency, and flexibility required for next-generation RAN architectures. With optimized silicon and tools, production-ready IPs and comprehensive O-RU Enablement Packages, Altera empowers customers to accelerate time to market and tailor AI-enhanced solutions for specific geographies, operators, and deployment models.

Why FPGAs

Flexibility for Evolving Standards

FPGAs are inherently reprogrammable, enabling rapid adaptation to new wireless standards—whether it’s shifting functional splits, protocol updates, or fresh spectrum allocations. Stay ahead of change without redesigning your hardware.

Power and Performance Efficiency

Built on advanced nodes with Hyperflex™ architecture, Altera FPGAs deliver industry-leading performance per watt—enabling real-time signal processing, high throughput, and lower OPEX without sacrificing flexibility or upgradeability.

Custom Intelligence, Beamforming, and Differentiation

Embed AI/ML inference, advanced beamforming, proprietary signal processing, or unique algorithms directly into your design. With Altera production O-RAN IP library and AI/ML example designs, you can deliver tailored, differentiated features—and get to market faster.

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Customer Success Stories

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At Viavi, we've experienced firsthand the superior performance of Altera's Agilex 7 M-series FPGA. The Agilex 7 transceiver capability to implement both PAM4 and NRZ modulation within the same transceiver and achieve data rates up to 64G has been a game-changer. Agilex 7 M-series FPGA is also capable of supporting DDR5 and HBM2E memories that addresses the memory bandwidth in our design. These versatilities have enabled us to develop PCle testers more efficiently. With the Agilex 7 FPGA, we've significantly reduced our time to market to deliver lead-edge PCle protocol tester equipment. The technical support from the Altera team has allowed us to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of technology testing
Paul Mercer, SVP R&D, Viavi Solutions - Network System Enablement