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Home > Support > Devices > Programming Tools > Altera Programming Tools > Altera Programming SW Print This Page Subscribe to Email Altera Programming Software The Quartus® II software and MAX+PLUS® II software are Altera® tools that provide compiler, simulation, and programming capabilities. Stand-alone versions of the programmer application and features are available from both the Quartus II software, called the Quartus II Stand-Alone Programmer, and the MAX+PLUS II software, called “Altera Stand-Alone Programmer (ASAP2).”  A designer without the full version of the Quartus II or  MAX+PLUS II software can use the stand-alone versions of the programmer to program, verify, and examine Altera devices. The Quartus II software supports all current Altera programming hardware. While the Quartus II software supports most of the Altera device families supported by the MAX+PLUS II software, it does not support obsolete devices or packages. Table 1 lists the devices supported by these two software tools. Table 1.  Device Support Comparison Device Quartus II MAX+PLUS II Stratix® Family   CycloneTM Family   MercuryTM   ACEX® 1K APEXTM II   APEX 20K   APEX 20KE   APEX 20KC   FLEX 10K® (1) FLEX 10KA FLEX 10KE (2) FLEX® 8000   FLEX 6000 MAX® II   MAX 9000   MAX 7000A MAX 7000B MAX 7000S MAX 3000A ExcaliburTM Serial Configuration Devices   Enhanced Configuration Devices (3) (3) Notes to Table 1: PGA packages (represented as package type G in the ordering code) are not supported in the Quartus II software Some packages are not supported Some devices are not supported Both the Quartus II software and the MAX+PLUS II software include software interfaces to the Altera Programming Unit (APU). The APU provides the hardware and software needed for programming Altera devices, when used with the appropriate programming adapters. Altera programming software can also be used with download cables such as USB-BlasterTM, ByteBlasterTM II, ByteBlasterMVTM or MasterBlasterTM cables. Downloads Quartus II Stand-Alone Programmer   ASAP2 Programmer Software  Quartus II Web Edition Software  Related Documentation Quartus II Handbook  MAX+PLUS II Programmable Logic Development System & Software Data Sheet (PDF) Quartus II Installation & Licensing Manual for PCs (PDF) Related Links Software Licensing Troubleshooter Programming Center Altera Download Cables Programming Cable and Hardware Drivers Setup Instructions Altera Programming Unit (APU) APU Programming Adapters Rate This Page

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