New in this release of Quartus II software, support for Altera’s new Arria II GX FPGAs with cost-optimized, easy-to-use 3.75-Gbps transceivers. Version 9.0 also adds support for Altera’s new Stratix IV GT FPGAs, the only FPGAs with integrated 11.3-Gbps transceivers. This version also extends Quartus II software’s productivity advantage with the new simultaneous switching noise (SSN) Analyzer tool for faster board design and expanded multi-processor support for faster compiles times.

As you face larger designs with more complexity due in the same amount of development time or, in some cases, even less time, you can rely on Quartus II software to help you finish your FPGA designs faster. Quartus II software enables you to close timing quicker, close power faster and shorten development time with industry-leading productivity features. Version 8.1 delivers new and enhanced tools to further increase your productivity and reaffirms Quartus II software as #1 in performance and productivity for CPLD,FPGA and HardCopy ASIC designs