SAN JOSE, CA, Mar 27, 2026 – Altera has expanded its collaboration with Arm to target AI data center platforms. The integration combines Altera’s data center-optimized programmable FPGA solutions with the Arm AGI CPU built on Arm Neoverse CSS V3. This enables system architects to design low-latency, flexible and scalable compute platforms for AI workloads.
Altera and Arm have previously delivered SoC FPGAs for embedded, industrial and communications markets, where real-time performance and adaptability are critical. The expanded integration connects Altera FPGAs with the Arm AGI CPU to extend programmable acceleration into Arm-based AI data center architectures.
“The next generation of data center infrastructure will be shaped by increasingly intelligent AI workloads and the need for purpose-built compute,” said Mohamed Awad, executive vice president, Cloud AI Business Unit, Arm. “The Arm AGI CPU provides the efficient compute foundations required for these systems, and collaborating with partners like Altera helps expand that capability across the broader ecosystem.”
Altera FPGAs are deployed in data centers alongside CPUs, GPUs and other accelerators to support data pre-processing, networking and AI inference orchestration. Deployment models such as PCIe accelerator cards, SmartNICs and DPUs place programmable acceleration close to workloads to reduce latency and address system security requirements.
The combination of Altera FPGAs and the Arm AGI CPU enables additional compute configurations for AI data centers, where real-time performance, deterministic processing and adaptability are required.
“Altera and Arm have a long standing track record of delivering SoC FPGA solutions targeting embedded markets,” said Raghib Hussain, president and CEO of Altera. “At the same time, Altera has established a strong footprint in data center infrastructure with a significant install base of FPGA based SmartNICs and DPUs. This expanded collaboration with Arm enables a new class of heterogeneous computing designed to meet the growing performance and flexibility requirements of AI data centers.”
Source: Altera
About Altera
Altera is a semiconductor company founded in 1983 and based in San Jose, CA. The company designs programmable logic devices, including field-programmable gate arrays and complex programmable logic devices, along with related software tools. Engineers use these products to build configurable hardware for communications, computing, industrial, automotive and aerospace systems. Altera serves system designers, equipment manufacturers and technology companies that integrate programmable logic into network infrastructure, data centers and embedded applications. The company became part of Intel’s solutions business and later reestablished operations with majority investment from Silver Lake, while Intel retained a minority stake. Altera serves about 14,000 customers worldwide and employs approx. 3,000 people across North America, Europe and Asia. The company supplies chips and development tools that support flexible hardware design in electronic systems.
About Arm
Arm is a semiconductor and software design company that develops and licenses processor architectures and related technologies. Founded in 1990, it provides CPU designs, GPUs, system IP and software tools for electronic devices. Its technologies support system-on-chip design and are used in smartphones, data centers, automotive systems and embedded devices. Arm serves semiconductor companies, original equipment manufacturers and technology firms across multiple industries. The company licenses its intellectual property rather than manufacturing chips, enabling partners to build custom processors. Its designs are used in consumer electronics, cloud infrastructure and Internet of Things devices. Arm is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It employs about 8,300 people globally.